Maalikapurathu Amma Temple – Sabarimala

This temple is located just 100 meters from the main temple of Sabarimala.

Maalikapurathamma Temple is visited after the darshan of Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple.

There are two beliefs on Malikapurathamma, that it is the demon that fought with Sri Ayyappan as Mahishi. 

Once the demon was defeated, a beautiful lady emerged from the body and wished to remain with Sri Ayyappa. 

Another belief is that the daughter of Sri Ayyappa’s guru became a Sanyasini and desired to remain with Sri Ayyappa. As per the Tantric view, pilgrims have to worship Malikappuram as ‘Adiparasakthi’.

The main offerings to Malikappurathamma are turmeric powder, (manjal podi), saffron powder, (kumkum podi), jhagri (sharkara), honey (then), plantain (kadali pazham), and red silk.