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Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple Calendar For November 2023 To May 2024

In November 2023, At SabarimalaNovember 17, 2023 – Commencement of Mandala Kalam – Temple accessible for 41 daysThe temple will be open every day starting from the evening of November 16. In December 2023Sabarimala Temple will remain open every day until the evening of December 26, 2023. On December 27, 2023, Sabarimala Mandala Pooja will … Read More

Tips For Maintaining Good Health During The Pilgrimage To Sabarimala

Tips For Maintaining Good Health During The Pilgrimage To Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple

Padha Balam Tha Dhega Balam Tha (May Lord Ayyappa grant us the strength for our feet and bodies to reach His abode)” is a commonly recited chant by pilgrims ascending the hill to the Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple. Many modern-day Ayyappa devotees, who may not be accustomed to extensive physical exertion, seek the divine blessings of … Read More

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How Often Can One Make Pilgrimages To Sabarimala In A Year?

What Is The Annual Visit Limit For Sabarimala? This question is frequently posed by numerous devotees of Lord Hariharasudhan Ayyappa. As you are likely aware, the temple is open for an uninterrupted annual period of two months, commencing on November 16 and concluding on January 20. Outside of this period, devotees can plan their visits … Read More

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Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple Opening and Closing Dates for the 2023-2024 Pilgrimage Season in November-December 2023 and January 2024

Sabarimala Pilgrimage 2023-2024 – Commencement and Conclusion Dates as Per the Traditional Hindu Calendar Observed in Kerala. The renowned Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple in Kerala maintains uninterrupted accessibility solely during its illustrious two-month pilgrimage period spanning November, December, and January. In the year 2023, the Ayyappa Temple will open for the Mandalam season on November 16. … Read More

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Makaravilakku 2024 At Sabarimala

The Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple celebrates the Makaravilakku and Makara Jyothi festival on the first day of the Makara Masam, according to the traditional Malayalam calendar observed in Kerala. In 2024, the date for Sabarimala Makaravilakku is Monday, 15th of January. It is believed that on this auspicious day, Lord Ayyappa merges with the main murti … Read More

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Sabarimala Pooja Timing ( Pilgrim Season Mandala Makaravilakku Maholtsavam )

MORNING Pooja Time (IST) Opening Of Sanctum Sanctorum, Nirmalyam Abhishekam 3:00 AM Ganapati Homam 3:30 AM Neyyabhishekam From 3:30 to 7:00 AM Usha Pooja From 7:30 AM Neyyabhishekam From 8:30 – 11:00 AM Neyyabhishekam/ Using Ghee deposited in ‘Ney thoni’ 11:10 AM Ashtabhishekham (15 nos) From 11:00 to 11:30 AM Ucha Pooja 12:30 PM Closing … Read More

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Festivals Devoted To Lord Ayyappa

Countless devotees undertake the arduous Sabarimala pilgrimage, navigating steep mountains and traversing dense forests. They cover vast distances on foot, especially during the months of Karthigai and Margazhi (mid-November to mid-January). This journey culminates with the appearance of the Makara Jyoti, a radiant light resembling stars that appears at a distance around sunset on the … Read More

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Worshipping Lord Ayyappa: A Guide To Devotion And Its Benefits

If you are a dedicated devotee of Lord Ayyappa and wholeheartedly embrace the associated disciplines, you can anticipate numerous blessings for both yourself and your entire family. Such devout individuals are likely to experience enhanced well-being, accomplishments, and prosperity. Lord Ayyappa is renowned for his extraordinary capacity to mitigate the adverse influence of the Saturn … Read More

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Guide To Devotion To Lord Ayyappa

Devotion to Lord Ayyappa entails a strict religious regimen. True devotees are required to observe a 41-day penance before embarking on their temple pilgrimage. During this period, they must abstain from all physical pleasures and familial ties, adopting a life of celibacy or ‘Brahmachari.’ Worldly pleasures, alcohol, and non-vegetarian food are strictly prohibited. Cutting hair, … Read More

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Sabarimala Pilgrimage Journey

If you’re a devout follower of Lord Ayyappa, the Sabarimala pilgrimage is a sacred journey you’d wish to undertake at least once in your life. Drawing around 100 million devotees each year, this temple is said to be dedicated to Tapaswini Shabari, who received Lord Rama’s blessings and attained salvation. Sabarimala is located in the … Read More