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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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Eighteen steps of the sabarimala temple

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The 18 steps of sabarimala is believed to be the symbolic representation of the life,spirit and environment.It is believed to be based on following facts • It represent 18 purna and 18 upa purna of Hindu epics • It represent 18 chapters of Bhagavad geeta • It represent 18 thatuvam of human body and jivatma • It represent 18 glands of the body.As per the yoga sastra,Kundalini power reaches parabrahma after passing through all 18 glands • It represent 18 hills in the poonkavanam of Lord Ayyappa • It represents the 18 maladevatas • It represent 18  weapons of Lord Ayyappa The padi pooja,which is one of the most sacred rites of Sabarimala performed at all the steps.Piligrims with Erumudikettu are allowed to step in to thirumuttam through the 18 steps.
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