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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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Ayyappans Following are The Rules and Regulations (Niyamas) to be observed while taking the Deeksha

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On the first day Mudra Mala is worshipped and oath is taken  or sankalpa is done. The Deeksha holder affirms that he will follow the rules for these many days and wears the Mala as the symbolic of Deeksha. Get up early in the morning before the sunrise and take bath with normal water. Hot water bath not recommended for Deeksha holders. Perform elaborate pooja to Ayyappa Swami with lamp, incense and flowers. Read Ayyappa strotram and recite prayers. Offering camphor aarti to Ayyappa is the must. Only after the puja you can have water or milk. Same thing is observed in the evening. You have to take bath in evening and perform the same puja as Sandhya Vadanam. Wearing black or orange colored clothes shows that the person is in Deeksha. He should not wear footware, socks, glouses etc. He should wear the Mudra Mala till the end of Deeksha and never remove it in between. It is custom to take darshan of Deities in temple everyday. After Ayyappa pooja only you can worship other devatas. I...
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