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    Sri Ayyappan , popularly known as Dharma Sastha is the presiding deity at

    Sabarimala which is situated in the Western Ghats in Pattanamthitta district of

    Kerala.He is believed to be the one who protects us from all the evil propensities

    of Kaliyuga. He is an incarnation of Vishnu who assumed the form of an

    enchantress, Mohini, and her union with Shiva led to the conception and birth of

    Lord Ayyappa. Ayyappa is also known as Ayya, Ayyan, Appan or Kaliyuga Varadan.

    Ayyappa is believed to have been born near the Pamba River. Ayyappas

    avatar on earth was to annihilate

    the demon Mahishi who could be

    killed only by a confluence or

    coming together of the Vishnu-

    Shiva power. In this manner,

    Ayyappa is the avatar of the cosmic

    forces of Hari and Hara and so is

    also known as Hariharaputra. The

    day of Ayyappas birth is also known

    as Makara Vilakku day, the first day

    of Makar, Uttarayanam or Krishna

    Paksha under the star Uttram.

    Those who are born on thisauspicious day are believed to be divya purushas of 64 kalas, blessed with great

    potential and-promise.

    Makara Sankranti is celebrated in Kerala at Sabarimala where the Makara

    Jyothi is visible followed by the Makara Vilakku celebrations. Makara Sankranti is

    the day when the Sun God begins its ascendancy and entry into the Northern

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    Hemisphere. It occurs in every

    January is an auspicious day for

    Hindus. It is also a special time

    for devotees of Lord Ayyappa

    who undertake the pilgrimage

    to Sabari hills where they offer

    prayers and converge to

    witness a spectacle called

    Makara Jyoti or heavenly light.

    He is called Sarva Roga Nivarana Dhawantharamurthi or the one who cures all

    diseases. Ayyappa is also known as Anna Dana Prabhu and Akhilanda Koti

    Brahmandanayakam.

    Certain customs are

    observed when one undertakes a

    pilgrimage to Sabarimala. A

    pilgrim attending the Mandala

    puja observes austerities for 41

    days. During this period pilgrims

    abstain from non-vegetarian food

    and cardinal pleasures. They set

    out in groups with a leader and

    each pilgrim carries a cloth

    bundle called Erumudikettu, containing traditional offerings.

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    Sabarimala temple has no restrictions of caste or creed. Every year during

    Makara Vilakku, the golden idol of Ayyappa is decorated with ornaments specially

    brought in from the Pandalam Palace where Lord Ayyappa is said to have spent

    his childhood.

    The easiest route to the temple is via Chalakkayam by which one can reach

    the banks of River Pamba. Pamba is the main halting point on the 4-5 km long trek

    that takes you to the abode of Ayyappa in Sabarimala. Pilgrims climb the 18

    golden steps to reach the Sannidhanam or sanctum sanctorum of the Lord and

    witness the divya darshanam.

    On the Makara Vilakku day, several significant and reportedly supernatural

    events take place, making the event at Sabaramila an incredible experience for

    the devotees. During the procession undertaken from Pandalam Palace to the

    Sabari hills each year, a Garuda bird hovers in the sky over the bejewelled

    caravan.

    Once the procession reaches Sabarimala, the Garuda hovers over the flag post

    overlooking the sanctum sanctorum. Another event is the occurrence of what

    appears to be a bright glittering star in the sky facing the sanctum sanctorum

    what is called Makara

    Natchathiram.

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    THE EIGTEEN HOLY STEPS

    Sri Ayyappa Temple has 18 Holy Steps from the ground level to the sanctum

    sanctorum where the deity resides. These steps are considered holy because they

    are regarded as the extension of sanctum sanctorum.

    The number 18 itself has great significance in Hindu philosophy. There are18

    chapters in Bhagavad Gita; there are 18 Puranas; there are 18 battle techniques;

    Kurukshethra battle lasted for 18 days; Four Vedas, 6 Sutras, 5 Senses and 3

    deities add up to 18. There are different interpretations to the significance of the

    18 Holy Steps.

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    In one interpretation, the first seventeen steps symbolize the seventeen Vasanas

    (human traits) and the eighteenth step, symbolizes the last stage of evolution to

    the status of a Gnani.(An individual who has achieved the ultimate state of

    enlightenment. The bad Vasanas have accumulated for generations and have to

    be eradicated by a slow and steady process. The good Vasanas have to be

    carefully cultivated. The combination of the elimination of the bad Vasanas and

    the development of the good Vasanas enables one to attain the level of a Gnani.

    To achieve the level of Gnani, one should have Internal Purification and External

    Purification.

    Agnana (Ignorance) or Avidya(Illiteracy). In this stage a person is equivalentto an animal. The only way to evolve from this stage is by association with

    people better than oneself.

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    False Prestige. Every human being is different from the next, and maybeinferior or superior to every other person in one way or another. However

    no one should have the opinion that one is superior to anybody else. This is

    a bad vasana, which has to be eliminated in the early stages of a person's

    evolution, which is why it represents the second step.

    Dambh (pride). Elimination of this bad vasana is the next stage, symbolizingthe third step.

    Spite. Human beings have a tendency to blame others for any and allmisfortunes and harbor ill will towards others as a result of this

    misconception. The sooner a person can get rid of this vasana the better of

    he will be.

    Crookedness. is the next vasana which has to be overcome. This trait is saidto be developed as a result of one's previous karma (deeds/misdeeds) and

    the only way to attain freedom from this vasana is by worshipping God.

    Kama(sensuousness) is the next vasana which has to be curbed by

    exercising extreme physical and mental discipline.

    Kroth(anger) is a bad vasana and to surmount this tendency one shouldworship God and seek His Grace and Guidance. Bhayam(fear or cowardice)

    is bad vasana which very difficult to control. Absolute faith in the God

    Almighty can help to surmount fear. Shokam(sorrow) is caused by thetendency of human beings to be attached to worldly possessions and the

    weak minded are more susceptible to this vasana. Spiritual development

    can destroy this vasana.

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    Kshama(patience) is a good trait which can be attained only by the Graceof the Lord Almighty and can be sustained by continual worship of the Lord

    Almighty.

    Daya(kindness), another good vasana. By simply practicing the philosophythat someone else's need is greater than one's own, a person can attain

    this good vasana, which is represented by the ninth step.

    Shanthi (calmness) is the sister vasana of kshama, which can be achievedby satsanga(company of the good). Janapriathwam(to love all people alike)

    is achievable through Agnana yoga(enlightenment).

    Akrodham(no anger) is very difficult to achieve and God's Grace can helpone to attain this stage Vairagyam. This vasana has two interpretations. It is

    the absence of worldly desires or passions , indifference to the world ,

    asceticism, or it could mean sincerity of purposes, in which case a person

    would be successful in whatever activity he undertakes. In either case it is

    good vasana to have.

    Nirlobha, which is the ability to be able to do the right thing at the righttime, to the right degree, without overestimating or underestimating.

    Datha(charity) is a trait which should be cultivated to such an extent thatone should be willing to sacrifice one's owns needs to fulfill the needs of

    another. Charity should not be exercised as a means to gain name andfame.

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    Gnanam(Enlightenment) This

    final stage, symbolized by the

    eighteenth step, is attained when one is

    in tune with Brahma.

    The 18 Holy steps are the holy

    pathways for the Jeevaatma to reach

    the Paramaatma. Jeevaatma has to

    cross the 18 virtues to merge with

    paramaatma. The Holy steps 1, 2, 3, 4,

    and 5 represent the 5 Panjendriams:

    (Smell, Hearing, Sight, Taste and

    Touch). The Holy steps 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11,

    12, and 13 represent the 8 Ashtaragas:

    Kamam, Krodham, Lobham, Moham,

    Madam, Matsaryam, Thanbha and

    Asuya. The Holy steps 14, 15 and 16

    represent 3 Gunas: Thamas, Rajas and

    Satva. The Holy step 17 represents

    Vidya and the Holy step 18 represents

    Avidya. By observing stringent

    vruthams (austerities), the Ayyappa

    devotees called Ayyappas and Malikappurams, purify their body, mind and

    intellect and achieve the ultimate sanctity to make pilgrimage to Sabarimala

    carrying on their head the Irumudi containing the Pooja items, to climb the 18

    holy steps and have the Darsan of Lord Ayyappa.

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    Thiruvanbharanam procession carries three ornamental boxes.

    They are;

    1. Thriuvabharanam Petti(Jewel Box),2. The Velli Petti(Silver Article Box) and3. The Kodi Petti (Flags etc Box)

    Box 1

    Thirumugham Prabha Mandalam Valia Churika Cheria Churika Aana (Elephant) - 2 (miniature

    replica)

    Kaduva - 1 (miniature replica) Velli Kettia Valampiri Sankh - 1 Conch shell with q right hand spiralSilver covered) Lakshmi Roopam Poothattam (A ceremonial plate for

    carrying flowers)

    Navarathna Mothiram (Navarathnam ring) Sarapoli Mala - Traditional temple necklace Velakku Mala - Traditional temple necklace Mani Mal - Traditional temple necklace Erukkum Poomala - Traditional temple necklace Kanchambaram

    Box 2

    Thaila Kudam for Kalasam- Required Pooja utensilsBox 3

    Kodi Petti Netti Pattom for the elephant Chattah Idunna Jeevatha Flags of Talapara and Udampara Mezhuvatta Kuda

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    AYYAPPA GAYATHRI

    Boodha Naathaya Vidmahe Bavaputhraaya Dheemahi

    Thanno Saastha Prachodayaath.

    Sri Maalikapurathu Amma-SLOKA/PRAYER

    Dharma Shashtha Darmapathni Padamichandi

    Ya Sada Sa Thvam Thu Dada tha Damsa

    Sasthru Bhakthim Samujwala

    Dwara Murthis of 18 Holy Steps

    Kadutha Swami, Karuppayi Swami and Karuppayi Amma are the devoted guards

    of the 18 Holy Steps of the Ayyappa Temple. They stand on both sides of the 18

    Holy Steps, Kadutha Swami on the right side of Lord Ayyappa and Karuppayi

    Swami and Karuppayi Amma on the left side of Lord Ayyappa. They maintain the

    sanctity of the temple surroundings and the 18 Holy Steps that represent the 18

    Holy Mountains and also bless the devotees who climb the Holy steps with

    Irumudi.

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    Routes to Sabarimalai

    Erumeli-Route

    The Erumeli route, used by Ayyappan Himself during his forest expedition to

    kill Mahishi. The Erumeli route is the most arduous and the pilgrims cover

    about 61 km on foot through forest and hill track.

    Vandiperiyar-Route

    The Vandiperiyar route starts at 94.4 km stone on the Kotayam - Kumili

    road. The Sannidhanam is about 12.8 km from here.

    Chalakayam-Route

    The Chalakayam route is the easiest of all. Chalakayam is near Pampa river.

    Sannidhanam is just 8 km from here.

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    Important places between Erumeli and Sannidhanam by Foot Path:

    PERURTHODU

    It is a river about 4 km from Erumeli. Lord Ayyappa rested

    here during his expedition. It is from here the rise begins.

    Giving alms here is important. By giving alms, one is

    disposing of all dharma and seeking asylum in Ayyappa. The forest beyond

    Perur Thodu is poongavanam (Ayyappan's garden).

    KALAKETTI

    About 10 km from Perur Thodu is Kalaketti. The legend

    says that Lord Shiva, Ayyappa's father, came on his ox

    and tied it here and witnessed Lord Ayyappa killing

    Mahishi. There is a shrine where the pilgrims light camphor and break

    coconuts.

    AZHUTHA

    Azhutha river, a tributary of Pampa, is about 2 km from

    Kalaketti. On the far side of the river is the steep

    Azhutha hill, famous for its arduous track. In the ascent

    of 2 km of steep climb there is hardly anyone who does

    not shed tears.

    At the summit of Azhutha is Kallidumkunnu. The pilgrims drop the pebble

    taken by them from Azhutha river here. This is done as the mortal remains

    of Mahishi was cast off here and filled with stones.

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    INCHIPPARAKOTA

    The next important place is the Inchipparakota where there is Kotayil

    Sastha shrine. Pilgrims offer prayers here and break

    coconuts. From here the pilgrims descent the slippery

    path carefully. The descent ends at Karimala thodu

    (canal) with Azhutha hill on one side and Karimala hill on the other. Pilgrims

    rest here for a while.

    KARIMALA

    Karimala is the abode of elephants which visits the Karimala canal to drink

    water. Pilgrims light the aazhi (campfire) to protect

    themselves from wild animals and cold weather.

    Karimala hill consists of seven levels and is climbed in

    stages. As the ascent of 5 km is difficult the pilgrims continuously chant

    saranams. On top of Karimala the terrain is flat suitable for the pilgrims to

    rest. It is interesting to see the Nazhikkinar - a well within a well with fresh

    spring like water. There deities of Karimalanthan, Kochukaduthaswami and

    Karimala Bhagawathi. From here after the exhausting descent, Pampa river

    is about 5 kms.

    PAMBA

    Pampa is the most important and holy spot on the way to

    Sannidhanam. It is here Lord Ayyappa was found by King

    Rajasekara. The Pampa river is as holy as the Ganges. The Pampa water purifies

    one from curse and evil.

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    SABARI PEETAM

    This was the Kota where Shri Sabari, in Sri Rama's era,

    performed Tapas. Pilgrims worship here breaking coconuts,

    firing crackers and lighting camphor.

    SARAMKUTHI

    Half way between Sabari Peetam and Sannidhanam is

    Saramkuthi. Kanniswamy leave the wooden arrow they picked

    from Erumeli here.

    PATINETTAMPADI

    The holy Patinettampadi (18 steps) is 15 minute walk from

    Saramkuthi. The Golden steps is such a magnificent sight.

    Pilgrims chant saranams loudly. After breaking the coconut they

    climb the 18 steps to have the darshan of Lord Ayyappa.

    IMPORTANT ABHISHEKOM / POOJA

    NEYYABHISHEKOM

    PUSHPABHISHEKOM

    PADIPOOJA

    UDAYASTHAMANA

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    OTHER DIETIES AT SABARIMALA

    Sri Kanni Moola Mahaganapathy

    Sri Nagaraja Malika Purathamman Dwara Moorthies of 18 Holy steps Vavar Nada

    MAIN FESTIVAL OCCASIONS

    Mandala Pooja Makara Vilakku & Vishu

    Prasadams

    The prasadam at Sabarimala temple is Aravana payasam and Appam. These are

    prepared by using rice, ghee, sugar etc. The rice needed to prepare prasadam at

    Sabarimala is supplied by Chettikulangara Devi Temple, the second largest temple

    under Travancore devaswom board situated at Mavelikkara.

    Harivarasanam

    Harivarasanam is recited before closing the temple door at night. Harivarasanam

    song is sung today at Sabarimala as a lullaby at night (Urakkupattu) was

    composed by Sri Kambakkudi Kulathur Srinivasa Iyer. It is said that Srinivasa Iyer

    used to recite the composition, after the Athazha Puja, standing in front of the

    shrine of Ayyappa in the main temple. With the efforts of Swami

    Vimochanananda, it came to be accepted as the lullaby by the Thantri and

    melshanthi. The composition has 352 letters, 108 words in 32 lines

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    Though there have been many versions of this song sung by many

    renowned vocalists, the temple plays the rendition by K. J. Yesudas, which is in

    the 'Madhyamavati' raga of Indian Karnatic music.

    Neyyabhishekam

    This significant ritual involves pouring sacred ghee brought by pilgrims in their

    Pallikettu or Irumudi (A two compartment bag made of handwoven cotton cloth used to

    bear the offerings for Sabarimala Temple by the devotees and carried on their heads)on the

    idol of Lord Ayyappa. It symbolically means the merging of Jeevatma with the

    Paramatma. While a Saffron coloured Irumudi is used by a pilgrim on his first

    journey(Kanni Ayyappan) to Sabarimala, others use black or Navy Blue coloured

    Irumudi.

    Aham Brahmasmi and Tattvamasi

    The important message given at the temple is the ultimate knowledge that each

    individual is a God unto himself/herself, Tat Tvam Asi in Sanskrit meaning "That is

    you". Due to this pilgrims call each other Swami. Tat Tvam Asi, meaning

    "That Thou Art" is the message that is given out by the Lord. It means, in short,

    You are part of the Universal Soul (in Sanskrit "Paramatma") which is thequintessence of Advaita philosophy.

    It also means for reaching Paramatma or Universal Soul.

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    Vavar Nada

    Vavar, also known as

    Vavarswami was a Muslim

    saint who became a devotee of

    Lord Ayyappa. There is a shrine

    dedicated to Vavarswami at

    Sabarimala, as well as

    Vavarswamis mosque at Erumeli

    next to the Ayyappa temple. The devotion of Vavarswami to Ayyappa and the key

    role that the Islamic Masjid has in the Ayyappa Pilgrimage, highlights the

    communal harmony in Kerala. The devotion of Vavarswami also highlights the

    relevance of Ayyappa devotion for members of all faiths, and the equality shown

    to all, whether they are Muslims, Hindus or Christians.

    There are many legends about Vavar

    and his association with Ayyappa. Some

    believe that Vavarswami was a Muslim saint

    who migrated from Arabia to India with the

    intention of spreading Islam. Others suggestthat he was a warrior who reached the shore

    of Kerala as a pirate to loot and plunder.

    During his encounter with Lord Ayyappa, he

    was defeated and subdued by the Lord.

    Since then Vavar became a close associate of

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    Lord Ayyappa and helped him in the wars in the mountainous region. As time

    passed ,Vavar too became an ardent devotee of Ayyappa just like Kaduthaswami

    and came to be known as Vavarswami. The old sword on the wall of the Vavar

    shrine symbolises the eminence of Vavar as a great warrior. It is believed that the

    Lord Ayyappa himself instructed the King of Pandala Desam to build a mosque for

    Vavar at Erumeli in Kottayam District and a shrine at Sabarimala.

    Erumeli is the gateway to Sabarimala, the hillock shrine of Lord Ayyappa.

    This place is very famous for 'Pettathullal' a kind of mass spiritual dance

    performed by Ayyappa devotees. Pettathullal is performed in the Makaravilaku

    season i.e. from mid December to mid January every year to commemorate the

    annihilation of a 'Mahishi' by Lord Ayyappa.

    It is believed that the aim of the incarnation of Lord Ayyppa as son of Siva

    and Vishnu was the annihilation of demoness Mahishi.

    After killing the Mahishi at Erumely, Ayyappa performed a dance on her

    corpse. In order to commemorate this event, the devotees perform the ritual

    called pettathullal in Erumeli.

    The barefooted devotees perform this dance by wearing black dhotis, and

    garnishing their body with different colour powders and flowers and carrying toy

    bows, arrows and twigs and chanting the slogan "Ayyappa-thin-thakathom,

    Swami-thin-thakathom"

    The place name Erumely is believed to have been derived from the word

    'Eruma Kolly' which got transformed to Erumely.

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    En route the

    pilgrimage to Sabarimala

    during the makaravilakku

    season almost all of the

    Ayyappa devotees will

    come to Erumely and

    perform the ritual.

    Pettathullal starts from

    the small temple situated

    at the heart of Erumely town known as 'Kochambalam". From there the dance

    procession advance to the Muslim mosque called 'Vavar palli' opposite to

    Kochambalam and the devotees worship 'Vavarswamy'.

    Finally the procession ends up at Dharmasastha temple known as

    'Valiayambalam.'

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    Opening and closing of temple at Sabarimala

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    PoojaPoojaPoojaPooja Opening dateOpening dateOpening dateOpening date Closing DateClosing DateClosing DateClosing Date

    Mandala Pooja MaholsavamMandala Pooja MaholsavamMandala Pooja MaholsavamMandala Pooja Maholsavam 16.11.201016.11.201016.11.201016.11.2010 27.12.2010 (Mandala Pooja27.12.2010 (Mandala Pooja27.12.2010 (Mandala Pooja27.12.2010 (Mandala Pooja27.12.2010 Afternoon)27.12.2010 Afternoon)27.12.2010 Afternoon)27.12.2010 Afternoon)

    Makaravilaku festivalMakaravilaku festivalMakaravilaku festivalMakaravilaku festival 30.12.201030.12.201030.12.201030.12.2010 20.01.201120.01.201120.01.201120.01.2011

    Makaravilakku DayMakaravilakku DayMakaravilakku DayMakaravilakku Day 14.01.201114.01.201114.01.201114.01.2011

    MonthlyMonthlyMonthlyMonthly pooja (Kubham)pooja (Kubham)pooja (Kubham)pooja (Kubham) 12.02.201112.02.201112.02.201112.02.2011 17.02.201117.02.201117.02.201117.02.2011

    MonthlyMonthlyMonthlyMonthly pooja (Meenam)pooja (Meenam)pooja (Meenam)pooja (Meenam) 14.03.201114.03.201114.03.201114.03.2011 19.03.201119.03.201119.03.201119.03.2011

    Kodiyettu UlsavamKodiyettu UlsavamKodiyettu UlsavamKodiyettu Ulsavam 09.03.201109.03.201109.03.201109.03.2011 19.03.201119.03.201119.03.201119.03.2011

    KodiyettuKodiyettuKodiyettuKodiyettu 10.03.201110.03.201110.03.201110.03.2011

    Painkuni Uthram&ArattuPainkuni Uthram&ArattuPainkuni Uthram&ArattuPainkuni Uthram&Arattu 19.03.201119.03.201119.03.201119.03.2011

    Medavishu FestivalMedavishu FestivalMedavishu FestivalMedavishu Festival 10.04.201110.04.201110.04.201110.04.2011 18.04.201118.04.201118.04.201118.04.2011

    MedavishuMedavishuMedavishuMedavishu 15.04.201115.04.201115.04.201115.04.2011

    Monthly Pooja(Edavam)Monthly Pooja(Edavam)Monthly Pooja(Edavam)Monthly Pooja(Edavam) 14.05.201114.05.201114.05.201114.05.2011 19.05.201119.05.201119.05.201119.05.2011

    Idol Installation DayIdol Installation DayIdol Installation DayIdol Installation Day 10.06.201110.06.201110.06.201110.06.2011 11.06.201111.06.201111.06.201111.06.2011

    Monthly pooja(Midhunam)Monthly pooja(Midhunam)Monthly pooja(Midhunam)Monthly pooja(Midhunam) 15.06.201115.06.201115.06.201115.06.2011 20.06.201120.06.201120.06.201120.06.2011

    Monthly Pooja(karkadakam)Monthly Pooja(karkadakam)Monthly Pooja(karkadakam)Monthly Pooja(karkadakam) 16.07.201116.07.201116.07.201116.07.2011 21.07.201121.07.201121.07.201121.07.2011

    Monthly Pooja(chingam)Monthly Pooja(chingam)Monthly Pooja(chingam)Monthly Pooja(chingam) 16.08.201116.08.201116.08.201116.08.2011 21.08.201121.08.201121.08.201121.08.2011

    OnamOnamOnamOnam 07.09.201107.09.201107.09.201107.09.2011 11.09.201111.09.201111.09.201111.09.2011

    Monthly Pooja(kanni)Monthly Pooja(kanni)Monthly Pooja(kanni)Monthly Pooja(kanni) 16.09.201116.09.201116.09.201116.09.2011 21.09.201121.09.201121.09.201121.09.2011

    Monthly Pooja(thulam)Monthly Pooja(thulam)Monthly Pooja(thulam)Monthly Pooja(thulam) 17.10.201117.10.201117.10.201117.10.2011 22.10.201122.10.201122.10.201122.10.2011

    Chithira attavisheshamChithira attavisheshamChithira attavisheshamChithira attavishesham 25.10.201125.10.201125.10.201125.10.2011 26.10.201126.10.201126.10.201126.10.2011

    MandalapoojaMandalapoojaMandalapoojaMandalapooja 16.11.201116.11.201116.11.201116.11.2011 27.12.201127.12.201127.12.201127.12.2011

    MandalapoojaMandalapoojaMandalapoojaMandalapooja 27.12.201127.12.201127.12.201127.12.2011

    Makaravikaku FestivalMakaravikaku FestivalMakaravikaku FestivalMakaravikaku Festival 30.12.201130.12.201130.12.201130.12.2011 20.01.201220.01.201220.01.201220.01.2012

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    LIST OF AYYAPPAN TEMPLES IN INDIA AND ABROAD

    INDIAKerala

    Tamilnadu

    Andhra Pradesh

    Karnataka

    Mathya Pradesh

    Maharastra

    Orissa

    Panjab

    Hariyana

    Delhi

    Gujarat

    Rajasthan

    Uttur Pradesh etc

    ABROADAustralia

    Canada

    Dubai

    France

    Malaysia

    Singapore

    South Africa

    United Kingdom

    United States of America etc

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