Where is Ayyappa Swami temple located?
Where is Ayyappa Swami temple located?
Sabarimala, one of the most famous pilgrim centres in India, is situated on the mountain ranges of the Western Ghats and is 72 km from Pathanamthitta town in Kerala. The temple here is dedicated to Sree Ayyappa.
Where is Lord Ayyappa now?
Ayyappan has roots in Kerala, but his influence and popularity has grown among the Hindus in South Indian states. Of his many temples, the most significant is at Sabarimala (also spelled Sabarimalai), set in the forests of the pathanamthitta district Western Ghats on the banks of river Pamba, southeast of Kottayam.
Why is Sabarimala famous?
This shrine dedicated to Lord Ayyappa, popularly worshipped as Swami Ayyappan is visited by millions every year and is the most famous and prominent among all the Sastha temples. Sabarimala is believed to be the place where Lord Ayyappa meditated after killing the powerful demoness, Mahishi.
How did Sabarimala get its name?
According to a legend, the name Sabarimala is derived from Shabari, a tribal devotee of Lord Rama mentioned in the Ramayana. Sabarimala literally means the hill of Sabari. Lord Rama noticed a divine person doing penance and asked Shabari who it was. Shabari said it was Sastha (Lord Ayyappa).
Why women’s are not allowed in Ayyappa temple?
One legend says that Lord Ayyappa does not receive menstruating women in the temple in honour of Malikapurathamma – a lady-demon who was defeated by Ayyappa after which she proposed marriage to him. The Lord had set the condition that he would marry her the day devotees stop visiting him at Sabarimala.
How did Ayyappa died?
A 29-year-old Ayyappa devotee from neighbouring Tamil Nadu, who was on his way to the Lord Ayyappa temple here for darshan, died due to suspected heart attack on Tuesday morning, police said.
Why does Sabarimala have 41 days?
A pilgrim who is on his maiden trip to Sabarimala is called a Kanni Ayyapppan. A devotee has to abide by several regulations and dictates if he is to mount the pathinettu padikal and enter the temple on Sabarimala. The devotee embarks on the 41-day vritham after he gains permission from his parents and Guru.
Who is the God of Sabarimala temple?
Lord Ayyappa
The dense forest, part of the Periyar Tiger Reserve, around the temple is known as Poongavanam. Temples exist in each of the hills surrounding Sabarimala….Sabarimala.
| Sabarimala Temple | |
|---|---|
| District | Pathanamthitta |
| Deity | Lord Ayyappa (Dharma sasta) in the yogic posture called Yogapattasana |
Why are there 18 steps in Sabarimala?
The 18 steps have considerable religious significance. Devotees believe that ascending these steps helps detach them from worldly desires, mentally and physically. The first five steps are called panchedriyas: They symbolise the five human senses of sight, sound, smell, taste and touch.
Who created Sabarimala?
Sabarimala
| Sabarimala Temple | |
|---|---|
| Country | India |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Kerala Architecture (Dravidian) |
| Creator | As per tradition Vishwakarma, Pandalam King Rajasekhara, (sculptor) is believed to be Parashurama |
Are there any temples dedicated to Lord Ayyappa?
There are five important temples dedicated to Lord Ayyappa in the Western Ghats in Kerala including the famous Sabarimala Shrine. It is believed that these temples were founded by Lord Parashurama. Dharma Shasta or Lord Ayyappa is represented in different stages of his life in these temples.
Which is the most important temple in Kerala?
The Ayyappa Temple at Aryankavu in Kollam District is one among the five most important temples dedicated to Lord Ayyappa in Kerala. The shrine at Aryankav is known as Aryankavu Shastha Temple and Lord Ayyappa is depicted as a teenager (young boy) here.
Who are the consorts of Lord Ayyappa in Kerala?
Ayyappa is worshipped in many forms in different temples, worshipped as a child at Kulathupuzha, worshipped with his consorts Pushpaka and Poorna in Achankovil and meditating form in sabarimala. Ayyappa was born with composite energy of Lord Siva and Lord Vishnu, when Lord Vishnu was taken over mohini form.
What happens if you pray at the feet of Lord Ayyappa?
Legends say that, if one prays with full heart and places offerings at the feet of the lord Ayyappa, the “Chengazhi Neer” flower, also known as “Neelathamara”, will bloom the very next day in the temple pond as a sign of God’s blessing. This legend associated with Malamakkavu Ayyappa temple plays a pivotal role in…