Nilakkal, also spelled Nilackal, is an important base camp of Sabarimala Hindu pilgrims located in konni tehsil of Pathanamthitta district in the Indian state of Kerala. Sabarimala temple is located at a distance of from Nilakkal.
Nilakkal, also spelled Nilackal, is an important base camp of Sabarimala Hindu pilgrims located in konni tehsil of Pathanamthitta district in the Indian state of Kerala. Sabarimala temple is located at a distance of from Nilakkal.
== Etymology == According to some historical records, the name Nilakkal is associated with Nilavaaya, considered to be the presiding deity of old Shasta temple (present Sabarimala) at the forest interiors. While some other records has it that the name Nilakkal came from "Nilakkal thavalam". The place's alternate name Chayal denotes a place sloping towards Pamba River. But in another context, Chayal is referred to someone who is left alone.
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