Manimandapavum Thankadwajavum  (Paperback, Anukumar P Ananthan)

"The Panchasastha temples resemble the five forms of Dharmasastha, Sabarimala is one of the temples where Lord Ayyappa is the presiding deity. He resides in the hilly forest in Naishtik Brahmachari (eternal celibate) state where he sat in a yogic pose holding chin mudra, an epitome of Dharma. This book explains the Panchasastha temples and goes on to detail the importance of Manimandapam near Malikappuram where Lord Sri Sri Ayyappa resides along with Adiparasakthi Devi Mahamaya. The book explains about Prince Aryan Keralan of Pandalam Palace, who is lord Manikandan himself. It enlightens us of the Chakra in the Manimandapam and details the importance of the Sabarimala festival and the rituals performed there. The book also recounts the entire construction process of ThankaDhwaja, the new golden flagpole erected at Sabarimala on June 25th, 2017."