Sri Ayyappa Maaladharana Mandala Puja
Swamiye Sharanam Ayyappa!
Sri Ayyappa Swamy Mandalothsavam begins on Friday, November 15th. Devotees interested in observing the Mandala Vratham may start this day with Maaladharanam.
Mandala Season is the most auspicious time to pray to Lord Ayyappa. Devotees are encouraged to sponsor one or more Maha Mandala Abhishekams during this auspicious period and receive the Grace of Lord Ayyappa.
November 15th, 2024 to January 14th, 2025
Every Sunday @9:30 AM – Sri Ayyappaswamy Mahaabhishekam followed by Padi puja
Sri Ayyappa Swamy
New Sannidanam
Divine Mother has given us the wonderful opportunity to participate in the construction of a brand new 25,000 sq ft Temple for Devi Parashakthi Ambika and all Her manifestations.
New beautiful and individual Sannidanam will be built for Sri Ayyappa Swamy
We can all be a part of this unique opportunity to share the immense blessing with the entire world by actively participating in improving and maintaining "Her" vortex of energy at our Temple. Once completed, this exquisite tower and entire temple, adorned with all its embellishments and sculptures will be majestic and profound. Your contributions will support realization of the Temple Mission Statement: " To Share Divine Mother's Grace with Humanity so that they can Explore and Experience the Divine” and by donating in this year of expansion will connect you and your Family to their Ishta Devathas for Eternity and help you receive Divine grace and blessings.
Sponsorship Details
- Deities Sponsorship - $25,000
- Sannidanam Sponsorship - $25,000
- Ishta Devathas Sponsorship - $1,008
The Significance of Sri Ayyappa Swamy Mandala Puja
Mandala Puja is an important ritual observed at the Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple in Kerala. The day of Mandala Puja marks the end of the 41 days long austerity known as Mandala Kalam that is observed by the followers or devotees of Lord Ayyappa. The 41 day fast begins on the first day of the Malayalam month of Vrishchikam .
Mandala Puja along with ‘Makara Vilakku’ are the two major events held at the Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple that draws devotees from all over Kerala and neighbouring states.
The significance of Mandala Puja is stated in several Puranas. It is mentioned in these religious scriptures that a person’s destiny can be positively changed only by performing Mandala Puja. This puja can be performed by any individual solely but it can only be done once during his/her lifetime. Mandala Puja is a very powerful puja that grants fulfillment of all the desires if done with full devotion and dedication. It has been witnessed that a person got what he/she wants after completing the Mandala Puja. The celebrations of Mandala Puja connotes the 41 days of austerities. The strictness of the vratham during Mandala Puja helps to cleanse the soul. The austerity can be observed by all, both men and women alike. Females aged between 1-9 years and those above 50 are also allowed to do the Mandala Puja vratham and they are known as ‘Malikapuram’.
Program Details
Friday, Nov 15th, 2024
Maaladharanam
9:30 AM Sri Shivalinga Abhishekam
10:00 AM Swarna Lakshmi Homam along with Sri Ayyappaswamy Moola Mantra Homam
6:00 PM Sri Devi Parashakthi Abhishekam along with Sri Renuka Devi followed by Swarna Kavacha Dharanam and Archana
7:00 PM Special Aaradhana for Sri Ayyappaswamy followed by Maalaadharanam, Padi Puja and Aarathi
7:30 PM Bhajans by Ayyan Musical Seva
7:45 PM Sri Sathyanarayana Vratha Katha (in Mahamariamman Sannidhi)
8:45 PM Harivarasanam in Sri Ayyappa Sannidhi
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