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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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Makara Jyothi 2015 – Sabarimala Makaravilakku Festival on 14 January 2015

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Makara Jyoti (Light of Capricorn) – Sabarimala Makaravilakku Festival on 14th January 2015 – Millions of pilgrims are expected to witness the famous Sabarimala Makaravilakku at the Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple in Kerala, India. Makaravilaku – Makara Jyothi marks the end of the Sabarimala Mandala Pooja pilgrimage season. According to the traditional Malayalam panchangam and Vedic astrology, the Makaravilakku pooja will take place at 6:44 PM in the evening. Sabarimala pilgrims will be able to witness the Makarajyothi Anduthram star at the Ponnambalamedu and the Thiruvabharanam (traditional antique gold ornaments brought from the Pandalam Palace) adorned Lord Ayyappa Swamy. Sabarimala Makarasamkramam (Makara Samkramam) is the time when Lord Surya (the Sun God) moves from Dhanu Rasi to Makaram Rasi. Makarasamkrama Pooja is at Sabarimala temple during this time. Pilgrims will be allowed to climb the Pathinettampadi (the holy 18 steps) after Ucha Pooja. Devotees can wit...
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Sabarimala Shrine to Produce 14 Million Cans of Prasad

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The Sabarimala shrine, whose new pilgrimage season starts Nov 17, will produce a record 14 million cans of 'prasad'. Situated on the Western Ghats at an altitude of 914 metres above sea level, the Sabarimala temple in Pathanamthitta district lies around 100 km from Sabrimala. It is accessible only on foot from Pamba. Even though the temple is now open on the first few days every month of the Malayalam calendar, the peak pilgrimage season begins on the first day of the Malayalam month in November. This year, this falls Nov 17. Temple executive officer V.S. Jayakumar said the production of prasadam, called aravana, will commence Oct 27. "This season we expect to produce a record 14 million (250 ml) cans of aravana. When the temple opens for this festival season, we will have with us close to three million cans of aravana ready," Jayakumar told IANS. The main ingredients of the aravana are rice, ghee, jaggery and spices. Pilgrims can book the pra...
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Modi in sabarimala

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கேரளாவில் உள்ள சபரிமலை அய்யப்பன் கோவிலில் நடைபெறும் விழாக்களில் மண்டல பூஜை மற்றும் மகர விளக்கு வழிபாடு மிகவும் பிரசித்தி பெற்றதாகும். நவம்பர் மாதம் முதல் ஜனவரி மாதம் வரை இந்த விழாக்கள் நடைபெறும். இந்த விழாக்களின்போது நாடு முழுவதிலும் இருந்து பக்தர்கள் கோவிலில் திரண்டு சுவாமியை வழிபடுவார்கள். அப்போது முக்கிய பிரமுகர்களும் வருவது வழக்கம். இம்முறை பிரதமர் நரேந்திரமோடி சபரிமலைக்கு வர வாய்ப்புள்ளதாக கேரள மாநில பாரதீய ஜனதா கட்சியின் தலைவர் முரளீதரன் தெரிவித்தார். இது தொடர்பாக அவர் நிருபர்களிடம் கூறியதாவது:– சபரிமலை அய்யப்பன் கோவில் மண்டல பூஜை விழா அடுத்த மாதம் தொடங்க இருக்கிறது. பிரதமர் நரேந்திரமோடி கேரளா வந்தபோது சபரிமலையின் சிறப்பு பற்றியும், அய்யப்ப சாமியின் மகிமை குறித்தும் எடுத்துச் சொன்னோம். மலையில் அமைந்திருக்கும் அந்த கோவிலுக்கான மலை பயணம் குறித்தும் தெரிவித்தோம். தற்போது மண்டல பூஜை தொடங்க இருப்பதை அடுத்து பிரதமர் மோடி இங்கு வரவேண்டும் என அழைப்பு விடுத்தோம். பிரதமர் நரேந்திரமோடி சபரிமலை வரும்பட்சத்தில் அவர் செல்லவேண்டிய மலை பாதை, பார்க்க வேண்டிய முக்கிய கோவில்கள்...
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Sabarimala Masterplan | Pilgrim facilities

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MILLIONS of Sri Ayyappa devotees visit the hill temple every year. Since the temple is located within the Tiger Reserve Area and the forest, there is limitation of space to accommodate the surge of pilgrims. It becomes imperative to optimize land utilization to provide required facilities and amenities for safe and happy pilgrimage. A COMPREHENSIVE SABARIMALA MASTER PLAN has been prepared (by IL&FS-Ecosmart) with the objectives of planned overall development of: Sannidhanam area, the abode of Lord Ayyappa on the mountain top Pampa – the river front and the Pampa area Trekking paths to the hill top Development of base camp facilities at Nilakkal Development of feeder towns/places like Erumeli, Pathanamthitta, Vandiperiyar etc. and The approach roads to Sabarimala The Master Plan envisages: Infrastructure Development Ecological Sustainability and Pilgrim facilities PROGRAMME PLAN: The Master Plan is considered as a broad programme plan with indicative p...
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Instruction to sabarimala pilgrims

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Dos Take rest for 5 minutes after a walk of 10 minutes during the climb.Use the traditional path – Marakoottam, Saramkuthy, Nadapanthal – to reach Sannidhanam. Follow the queue system to reach Pathinettampadi. Use the Nadapanthal fly over for return journey. Ascertain the prevailing crowd  situation and then only proceed to Sannidhanam  from Pampa. While using Dolly, make payment only at the Devaswom counter and keep the receipt. Subject yourself for security check at security check points. Approach police for any help. Inform police about any suspicious characters. Buy edible items from licensed outlets only. Keep Pampa, Sannidhanam and the trekking paths clean. Park vehicles only at the allotted parkig slots. Deposit waste in the waste boxes only. Avail the facilities of medical centers and oxygen parlours if needed. In case of isolation from groups /friends  devotees may report at police aid posts. Cleanliness- Throw waste only in collection...
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HOW TO REACH SABARIMALA

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ROUTE MAP Pamba 5.0 km. Vadasserikkara 57.0 km. Erumeli 47.0 km. Pathanamthitta 69.0 km. Vandiperiyar 30.0 km. Pathanamthitta District There are strict traditional practices, rituals, preparations and dress codes meant for those intending to visit Sabarimala. In preparation for their visit, pilgrims wear black rudraksha beads around their neck, dress in black or blue mundus/dhotis and abstain from the consumption of non-vegetarian food and alcohol. They also take a vow to celibacy for the 40 days prior to their pilgrimage. Women in the menstruating age group of 10 to 60 are not permitted to visit Sabarimala. Sabarimala can be reached traveling through towns like Ettumanoor, Kottayam, Changanassery, Thiruvalla, Chengnanoor and Adoor. The most convenient route for pilgrims in south Kerala is to journey via Adoor and for those coming from north Kerala to proceed via Kottayam to reach Sabarimala. How to reach Sabarimala by air? Sabarimala i...
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