Animal carriers of Lord Sree Dharma Sastha
Swami Ayyappan in Sabarimala temple is a celibate God and said to be the incarnation of Sree Dharma Sastha. The
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Articles to be filled in the two compartment bag to be carried on head by the Sabarimala pilgrims
Ayyappa Devotees visiting the Sabarimala temple have to carry a specially designed bag with two compartments(Irumudikettu). The ceremonial filling of
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The mount of Swami Ayyappan is Tiger
In most of the images, Swami Ayyappan can be seen sitting on a tiger by wearing a blue royal silk
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Significance of carrying twin compartment bag (Irumudikettu) to Sabarimala
The Ayyappa devotees, who want to visit Sabarimala Temple by moving up along the 18 sacred steps located at the
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Facts behind the 41 days penance for the Sabarimala pilgrimage
As per the existing customs, the duration of penance to be performed for the Sabarimala pilgrimage is 41 days. The
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Legend behind the authorization of Thazhamon priests for Sabarimala Temple
As per legend, it was Sage Parasuram who created the God’s own land Kerala from ocean. After this venture his
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Significance of chanting ‘Swami Sharanam’
‘Swami Sharanam’ is a common incantation uttering by every Sabarimala devotees at the moment they started 41 day austerities. This
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Sabarimala devotees have to avoid footwear
Nowadays people prefer to use foot-wears both inside and outside their houses. That is one of the reasons why the
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After overnight sleep Sabarimala devotees have to salute the Earth first
It is said that Sabarimala devotees have to salute Goddess Lakshmi, Saraswathi and Parvuathy with glorifying incantations by viewing at
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Things to be remembered by Sabarimala devotees while getting up early morning
Sleep is a physical phenomenon which is inevitable to all human beings. This ensures total rest to the body both
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