Shree Ayyappa Seva Samiti Trust

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SreeAyyappan, also called Dharmasastha and Manikandan, is a Hindu deity popular in Southern India. He is considered to be the epitome of dharma, truth, and righteousness and is often called upon to obliterate evil. Although devotion to Ayyappan has been prevalent earlier in South India, his popularity rose only in the late 20th century. Jagadguru Adi Sankaracharya has praised him in many hymns. According to Hindu theology, he is the son of Harihara (Vishnu in the form of Mohini, and Shiva). Ayyappan is also referred to as Ayyappa, Sastavu, Hariharasuthan, Manikandan, Shasta or Dharma Shasta and Sabarinath.

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Nei Vilakk

Nei is ghee. A vilakku is a traditional lamp. A Nei Vilakku is a ghee lamp that is lit and offered to the deity as a form of worship...

Method of Pilgrimage

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Hindu Worship

It believes that the Amrit (food of gods) has kept by Garuda after churning of Palazhi Sea in...

The Soul

Hindus believe that the soul, atman, is eternal. When the physical body dies the soul is reborn in another body. This continuous cycle of life, death, and rebirth is called samsara...

The Hinduism

Hinduism is one of a few ancient religions to survive into modern times. The collection of traditions that compose modern-day Hinduism have developed over at least the past 5000 years...

Sabarimala

Sabarimala, one of the most famous pilgrim centres in India is the Sabarimala Temple. It is situated on the mountain ranges of the Western Ghats at an altitude of 914 m above sea level and is accessible only by foot from Pamba (4 km). The temple is dedicated to the Hindu deity Sree Ayyappa...

Navratri

Navratri is a significant Hindu festival which is observed for 9 nights and 10 days. During Navratri, nine forms of Goddess Durga are worshipped....

Festivals
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Festivals

Special pujas and celebrations are held on Mandala Puja, Makaravilak, Shivaratri and Janmashtami etc...

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Religious Study

Hinduism is one of the world's oldest religions. It is a blend of many different religions. Hindu people...

Poojas
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Poojas

The important Poojas are Nei Vilakku (Ghee Lamp), Neeranjanam, Ellu (Gingelly) Payasam etc.

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Sub-Deities

There are nine more deities in the temple like Sri Mahaganapati, Sri Durga, Sri Mahadev etc.