Pathinettampadi is given equal importance to that of Ayyappa swami. These steps are made of from a single stone. These steps teach us the principle that not only mankind’s aim but also the route through which you reach that aim is also equally important. Each step measures 5 feet in length. There is a reason for these steps measuring 5 feet. It is to highlight the importance of the Pancha boothas viz., Space,water,air,earth,fire. It informs us that our body is also made of these panchaboothas. That is,  the empty space in our ear is called chithagasam. This is space principle. That is the reason guru utters Manthras into the ear of sishya,secretly. The blood and other liquids in our body is  Water principle (Neer thatthuvam). Our breathing is air principle. The muscles in our body is earth principle. Jatargni present at bottom of our stomach is fire principle.  By understanding all these when you step in the % feet steps you will be engulfed by bhakthi.