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Sabarimala : Significance of “Irumudi” in Sabarimala pilgrimage

The Irumudi is a significant part of the Ayyappan worship. Sabarimala pilgrimage and Irumudi are like inseparable twins one is not complete without the other. The term Iru means two and mudi means knot or a small bundle. Irumudi is the most important component of pilgrimage to Sabarimala. The irumudi is prepared under the surveillance of Guruswami and preparing irumudi is known as kettu nirakkal or palli kettu. The irumudi kettu is carried by devotees […]

By yashoda

November 6, 2017

Ayyappa Vratham Ayyappa Swamy : A 41-day Vratha Deeksha for self tranformation

Ayyappa Vratham Ayyappa Vratham Any Vratham is a set of spiritual exercises to enable one to begin the journey towards becoming a true devotee. The ultimate purpose of Ayyappa Vratham is self-transformation. The process of 41-day rituals help the “Sadhaks”, devotees to realize the divinity. For the benefit of new devotees and the next generation of young devotees, in what follows, we describe the importance, significance, and the benefits of Ayyappa Vratham. What is Sabarimala […]

By yashoda

November 1, 2017

Ayyappa Swamy – Deeksha, Pilgrimage & Devout worshipers

Lord Ayyappa is the most famous Warrior God worshipped in South India, especially during the month of “Karthika Masam” with “Mandala Vratam”. Ayyappa is the son of Shiva and Mohini – the female avatar of Vishnu. It is estimated that over 50 million people reach the temple every year to seek blessings of the Lord Ayyappa on the day of Makar Sankranthi or Pongal. The most famous Lord Ayyappan shrine or temple is located at […]

By yashoda

October 28, 2017