Vavarambalam located is Erumeli, 56 km north east of Kottayam is the biggest
pilgrim centre in the district. Also known as Nainar Mosque, it is dedicated
to Vavar, a contemporary and companion of the deity, Sree Ayyappa of the
Sabarimala temple. The unique feature of the mosque is that Hindu pilgrims
customarily worship here before their trek to Sabarimala during the Makara
Vilakku season. Vavarambalam is famous for 'pettathullal' held on January.