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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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Everything About Lord Sri Venkateswara And Holy Tirumala

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The Fascinating Story Behind The Construction Of Tirumala Temple And The Launching Of Brahmotsavams Thondaiman,brother of King Akasa Raja, had clearly noticed at the time of his brother's daughter Princess Padmavathi's (Goddess Padmavathi) marriage with Srinivasa (Lord Srinivasa), how all the Gods and Goddesses have specially come from the Celestial World (Deva Loka) to witness the marriage.. He had also seen, at the time of marriage, how so many great Sages like Agastya, Suka and Vasishta Maha Muni have come from far off places to bless the divine couple.. After that,Thondaiman was thoroughly convinced that his brother Akasa Raja's son - in - law Srinivasa is none other than Lord Sri Maha Vishnu Himself who had come to this world to save the humanity from the sins and evils of the Kaliyuga... After that great realization,Thondaiman became a big devotee of Lord Srinivasa and took many favors from Him,including His Conch and Sudarsana Chakra which h...
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Sabarimala Virtual Queue online booking 2014-2015

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Sabarimala Virtual Queue online booking will be started from the second week of October 2014 for the Mandala Makaravilakku season 2014-15
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Sree Dharma Sastha Temple, Sabarimala

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Sabarimala Sree Dharma Sastha Temple, dedicated to Lord Ayyappa, is the most famous and prominent among all the Sastha temples in Kerala. The temple is situated on a hilltop (about 3000 feet above sea level) named Sabarimala in Pathanamthitta district, which is unique in many respects. The uniqueness gathers its voice, as the temple is open to all, irrespective of caste, creed or religion. There is a place near the temple; east to Sannidhanam, dedicated to the Vavar (a sufi and friend of Lord Ayyappa) which is called 'Vavarunada', an epitome of religious harmony. Another interesting fact is that it is not open throughout the year. It is open for worship only during the days of Mandalapooja, Makaravilakku and Chitra Vishu. It is said that the pilgrims have to follow fasting for 41 days to cleanse their minds before going to Sabarimala. The journey to the temple is to be taken through difficult paths in the forest as the vehicles can go only up to Pampa.
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