What is Padi pooja?
The padi pooja is a ritualistic pooja performed by the thantri accompanied by the Melshanthi (chief priest) to the eighteen hill deities who guards Ayyappa. The steps are decorated with beautiful flowers and each of them will have lamps. The rituals are concluded by the Aarathi by tantri.
What is Ayyappa Swamy Deeksha?
New Word Suggestion. It’s a Hindu religious observance for 41 days by the devotees of Swamy Ayyappa before visiting the Temple on Shabarimalai, Kerala,India.
Who is Hariharaputra?
Ayyappan, also called Hariharaputra, is believed to be born from the union of Shiva and Mohini.
Which God is Ayyappa?
Lord Ayyappa was the son of Vishnu & ShivaLord Ayyappa is a very popular Hindu deity, which is mainly worshipped in South India. He is also spelt as Ayyappa. It is believed that he was born out of the union between Lord Shiva and the mythical Mohini, who is also regarded as an avatar of Lord Vishnu.
In which month should we wear mala ayyappa?
Mandala Puja 2021 is on December 26, Sunday As a tradition, devotees visiting the Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple during the Mandala Puja also visit the ‘Guruvayur Temple’.
How do you take Ayyappa Deeksha?
Taking bath in the pre-dawn hours, regular application of vibhooti, sandalwood paste followed by meditation and singing songs about Lord Ayyappan become his part of his daily routine for 41 days. No shaving is allowed and the devotee prays to Dharma Shastha by chanting his name at least 108 times.
Who built Ayyappa temple?
Sabarimala
| Sabarimala Temple | |
|---|---|
| Type | Kerala Architecture (Dravidian) |
| Creator | As per tradition Vishwakarma, Pandalam King Rajasekhara, (sculptor) is believed to be Parashurama |
| Completed | Unknown, The temple site was many decades older |
| Elevation | 1,260 m (4,134 ft) |
How is Lord Ayyappa born?
According to puranic and oral traditions, Lord Ayyappa was born out of the union of Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu, when the latter was in Mohini form. Legend has it that Lord Shiva got swayed by the charm of Mohini and Lord Ayyappa was born of their union.
What is the significance of Irumudi?
Irumudi Kattu means two packages. The front pouch is meant for Lord Iyappan, this pouch contains the ghee coconut (Nei thengai) and all the pooja items needed when we reach Sabari mala.