Pampa Ganapathy Temple
Pampa Ganapathy Temple, also known as Pampa Ganapati Kovil, is dedicated to Lord Ganesha. This is the first temple and holy spot on the way from Pamba to Sannidanam. Devotees break a coconut here before climbing the mountain i.e devotees visiting Ayyappa Temple are required to carry an extra coconut to break at this shrine.
The riverbank or Aarattu Kadavu in front of the Ganapathi Temple at Pampa is the spot where the utsava murti of Ayyappa from Sannidanam is taken for ceremonial purification at the end of 10-day Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple festival (March – April).
On the same day after the purification ritual, the utsava murti or procession idol of Lord Ayyappa is taken to the Namaskara mandapam of the Pampa Ganapathi Temple to enable devotees to offer Nirapara.
Location
Pampa
Main Deity
Lord Ganesha
Other Deities
Naga Raj, Goddess Parvati, Adimoola Ganapati, Lord Hanuman and Lord Sri Ram.
Festivals
Mandala Kalam & Ganesh Utasav
Main Offerings
Coconuts & Modak.
How To Reach
By Air: Cochin International Airport is situated 154 KM from the temple.
By Rail: Chengennnur Railway Station is situated 89.2 KM from the Temple.
By Road: Erumeli KSRTC Bus Stand is situated 45.6 KM from the Temple.