page_title: Pandalam dynasty
section_title: Valiyakoikkal temple
hierarchical_section_title: Pandalam dynasty / The Palace complex / Valiyakoikkal temple
caption_attribution_description: മലയാളം: Pandalam kshethram
context_page_description: Pandalam dynasty a royal dynasty emerged from a branch of pandya kingdom which existed in Kerala during the Kollam era. They came to Kerala fearing the assault of a ruler. In Kerala they were given land and status by Kaipuzha Thampan
context_section_description: The temple situated on the banks of Achankovil river was the family temple of Pandalam kingdom, built in the traditional architectural styles of Kerala. It was built by Rajasekhara raja  after returning from Sabarimala for daily worships of Ayyappa. The shrine is placed within the palace premises. A Salagramam (sacred stone) is installed here instead of an idol. The holy Thiruvabharanam procession to Sabarimala begins from this temple every year on 28th of dhanu before the   Makaravilakku festival hosted in the month of Makaram.
caption: Pandalam Valiyakoikkal Sastha temple
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