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Sabarimala Makaravilakku: Padi Pooja, Darshan & Neyyabhishekam Updates

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The sacred Padi Pooja , one of the most important rituals of the Sabarimala Makaravilakku pilgrimage season , began on January 16 . The ritual is performed at the holy Pathinettam Padi (18 sacred steps) , which devotees ascend after observing strict vratham and penance to have darshan of Lord Ayyappa . Significance of Padi Pooja Padi Pooja is a deeply spiritual ritual that symbolizes purity, devotion, and surrender. During the ceremony, offerings such as flowers, silk garments, and lamps are placed at the sacred steps. The puja begins at 6.45 pm after Deeparadhana and lasts for nearly one hour. During this time, devotees are not allowed inside the temple. The ritual is performed by Thantri Kantarar Mahesh Mohan and Melshanthi E.D. Prasad Namboothiri . Neyyabhishekam Only Till January 18 As part of the Makaravilakku season rituals, Neyyabhishekam will be conducted only until January 18 . Devotees planning darshan are advised to complete their pilgrimage before this date. ...
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How to do Irumudi kettu for Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple?

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Ayyappa Devotees visiting the Sabarimala Temple carry the Irumudi – a specially designed bag with two compartments. This ceremony is referred as Kettunira or Palli Kettu. The front portion of the bag is meant for keeping the puja articles and other offerings to the deities at Sabarimala. The other compartment is meant for holding the personal belongings. But nowadays both the compartments are filled with puja items. Earlier, the journey used to be of two to three days and therefore people used to carry provisions in the second compartment. Puja Items Needed A coconut filled with Ghee Two coconuts Arecanut (Supari) Betel leaf Coins Turmeric Powder Sandal Vibhuthi (Sacred Ash) Rose Water Rice Avil (Beaten rice) Malar (Puffed rice) Jaggery or Small banana Kalkandam (Sugar Candy) Agarbathis Camphor Pepper (For Vavar) Small bottle of honey (optional) Dry grape (optional) Towels (for personal use) While buying the bag, make sure that it has enough space and...
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Sabarimala 2014 – 2015 Opening and Closing dates and Temple Timings

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The Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple in Kerala is open for darshan only during certain specific periods in a year. Below are the dates on which the Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple will remain open during 2014 – 2015. The temple is open for monthly pujas for five days from the first of Malayalam month on all months in year. Other days when the temple is open are for Sabarimala Shrine festival, Vishu, Ayyappa Idol installation anniversary puja, Onam puja, Sri Chitira Attam Thirunnal, two months during the Mandalam Pooja season (November – December) and finally during the Makaravilakku Puja (January) season. Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple Calendar 2014 – 2015 Sabariamala 2014 January 2014 at Sabarimala January 14, 2014  – Makaravilakku Puja Temple open on all days in January till January 20, 2014 Temple closes at night on January 20, 2014. February 2014 at Sabarimala February 12, 2014 to February 17, 2014  – Kumbha Masa Puja – Monthly Pu...
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