Sabari Malai Pooja Timing

Pooja Timing

holystepsThe temple opens at 0300hrs and closes at 13.00 hrs and then opens again at 15.00 hrs and closes at 23.45 hrs during festival season. During monthly poojas and other festive occasions, temple opens at 0500 hrs, closes at 13.00 hrs and then again opens at 16.00 hrs and closes at 22.00 hrs.


Nirmalyam 0300 hrs during festival season.
0500 hrs during other occasions.
Neyyabhishekam 0320 hrs to 1130 hrs during festival season.
0515 hrs to 1100 hrs during other occasions.
Usha pooja 0730 hrs.
Ucha Pooja 1200 hrs.
Deeparadhana 1845 hrs.
Athazha pooja 2300 hrs during festival season.
2130 hrs during other occasions.
Harivarasam 2345 hrs during festival season.
2150 hrs during other occasions.

Ayappan Poojai Pic

5th Nov 2011 - Tangkak Johor, Ayappan Poojai

6th Nov 2011 - Juala Lumpur, Tmn Tan Yew Lai, Ayappan Poojai

Why Ayyappa Devotees Wear Black Dress to Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple?

The black clothes symbolically indicate a mind withdrawn from all materialist objects. The black cloth suggests the Ayyappa devotee is dead to the world of perceptions, emotions and thoughts and he is immersed in thought of Ayyappa.

- Routes to Sabarimala

Three routes to Sabarimala (0929 North 7706 East)

The Erumeli route
The Erumeli route, used by Ayyappan himself during his forest expedition to kill Mahishi. The Erumeli route is the most arduous and the pilgrims cover about 61 km on foot through forest and hill track.

The Vandiperiyar route
The Vandiperiyar route starts at 94.4 km stone on the Kotayam - Kumili road. The Sannidhanam is about 12.8 km from here.

The Chalakayam route
The Chalakayam route is the easiest of all. Chalakayam is near Pampa river. Sannidhanam is just 12 km from here.

- Instructions to Sabarimala Pilgrims

Before taking the vows for the pilgrimage, seeking the permission and the blessing of the parents is a must.

The devotees undertaking the pilgrimage for the first time (called 'Kanni Ayyappan') should seek the guidance of a senior Guruswamy

The Vritam (vow) should be observed for at least 45 to 48 days before ascending the sacred 18 steps to the sanctum sanctorum (sannidhanam) of Sabarimala. The Vritam is very simple and easily observable. The devotees shall try to be pure in all the 3 aspects - Kaaya (Physical) Vaacha (Speech) and Manasa (Mental) and obey the Guruswamy always. Strict celibacy, repeated chanting of the 'taaraka mantram' ie SWAMIYE SARANAM AYYAPPA, conditions the body for the trek through the Sabari hills. Utmost devotion, honesty and unfliching faith in His ultimate grace, abstinence from alcohol and non-vegetarian food, are the other prerequisites. During Deeksha, the devotees shall be in black or saffron clothes, remain unshaven, wear Tulsi or Rudraksha mala. The sacred mala should be worn in the presence of a Guruswamy. If unable, then place mala at the altar, chant "Swamiye Saranam Ayyappa" thrice and then wear. Once you wear the mala, ensure you observe full Vritam. The devotees shall participate in Bhajans, pooja etc. Devotion alone is the surest and simplest way to take one nearer to the Almighty.

Thirukkalyana Mahortsava Pathirikai - 31.7.2011

Makara Jyothi 14.1.2011 Sabarimala

Makarajyothi 2011

Sabarimala Sannidhanam, its main base camps of Pampa and Nilackal, are overflowing with devotees who came to witness the annual Makaravilakku festival

Swamiye Saranam Ayyappa. This is the clip without editing as telecast by Doordarshan, Saptagiri channel on 14.1.2011 evening covering glimpse of Makara Jyothi or Makara Vilakku, a live telecast from Sabarimala. This is in Telugu version. Jyothi Darshan has no language bar. Swamy Saranam. Our grateful thanks to Doordarshan team

Makara Jyothi Darshanam @ Sri Krishna Swami Sabai - 14th January 2011

Sami Saranam,

In conjunction with Makara Jothi There will be Ayappan prayer on :

Date : 14th January 2011
Time : 7.00pm
Venue : Om Sri Krishna Swami Sabai Seremban
Lot 21383, Jalan Mambau -Port Dickson
Seremban, N.Sembilan.

Devotees are encouraged to bring along generous amount of camphor (Sudum) to participate in the lighting up of the Jothi. Mr Gopal (Swamiji's son from Singapore) would be also joining the prayers on friday as well. We look forward for your participation and hope this event would be blessed by our beloved Guruji / Swamji Krishna Sreedaran.

For any further queries, kindly feel free to contact Vijayan (012.6980701), Mahendran (019.6231069) or Rama Murthy(012.3854791). Please also help to disseminate this info to those not in the above mailing list. Thanking you in anticipation.

Live Streaming of 14th January 2011 Makara Jyothi Will be Available On the following WebSites : @ 9.15pm
http://www.indiavisionnewslive.com
http://www.manoramanews.com
http://dinamalar.com

Swamiji's Memorial Picture Updates

Swami Krishnan Sreedharan Memorial Hall

Memorial dedicated to Swami and Amah was opened for Public view on 24th December 2010

At Sri Krishna Bavan,