Valiakoikkal Temple is the family temple of the Pandalam Royal Family. The temple is located at Pandalam in Pathanamthitta District, Kerala,[1] in the peninsular India. It is situated within the Pandalam Palace premises.[2] The main deity is Ayyappan.[3] Procession of the Thiruvabharanam (Sacred Ornaments) towards Sabarimala shrine starts from the Valiyakoikkal temple every year before the Makaravilakku festival.[4] Millions of devotees visit this temple every year during the Makaravilakku festive season.