Erumeli located at a distance of 38 km from Kottayam is a place, which is revered by both Hindus and Muslims. Erumeli Sastha Temple, where the presiding deity is Lord Ayyapa, is an important meeting place in the pilgrimage trip to Sabarimala. It is sometimes known as Kochambalam. There is a mosque- Vavar Palli, located close to the temple. The ceremony of Petta Thullal during the annual pilgrimage is a unique feature of this place. Pilgrimage to Sabarimala without Pettathullal and worshiping at Sastha temple and Vavarpalli is against the traditional dogmas.