Srinivasa Perumal Temple, Puchong, Malaysia

Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple
Sri Perumal Temple is situated at 11½ ^th mile, Jalan Puchong in Pusat Bandar Puchong. This temple has been in existence for more than 100 years. The Temple was formed in the 19th century to cater for the small community within the Castlefield Estate..
Located Near to Puchong , TESCO and next to Castfield Tamil School

Tapah - Kg.Pahang Maha Mariamman Temple Kumbhavisegam

Kg.Pahang Sri Maha Mariamman Temple Kumbhavisegam, on 11th May 2008.

Temple situated in Kg.Pahang, 3 kilometer from Tapah Town, on the way to Cameron Highlands. Mother, Vishnupriya & Nimi did Madi Pitchai for Lord Mariamman during Kumbhavisegam.

The Sanctifying 18 Steps - Sathyamana Patinettampadikale Saranam Ayyappa

Built on a plateau about 40 feet high, the Ayyappan temple commands a lofty view of the mountains and valleys all around. The ancient temple has been rebuilt after a fire in 1950, consisting of a sanctum sanctorum with a copper-plated roof and four golden finials at the top, two mandapams, the belikalpura which houses the altar,
and the flag-staff Replacing the earlier stone image of the deity is a beautiful idol of Ayyappa in panchaloha, an alloy of five metals, about one and a half feet tall.
There are several explanations regarding the significance of the Patinettampadi, but in all of them, the emphasis is on the number 18. One popular belief is that the first 5 steps signify the five indriyas or senses, the next 8 the ragas, the next 3 the gunas, followed by vidya and avidya. Crossing these would take the devotee closer to self-realisation.

Originally it was granite stone of 5 to 6 feet wide. Now it is covered by panchloha in the year 1985. The steep steps are so important and holy, no one can climb them without fasting for 41 days and carrying the holy irrumudi on head.
There are many mythology associated with the holy Patinettampadi. Some believe the eighteen steps denotes the 18 puranas. Some say that 18 weapons with which Lord Ayyappa destroyed the evil denotes the 18 steps. Others are of the belief that the first five steps denotes the indriyas (eyes, ears, nose, tongue and skin). The next eight steps signifies the ragas (tatwa, kama, krodha,
moha, lobha, madha, matsraya, and ahamkara. The next three steps signifies the gunas (satwa, rajas and thamas). The seventeenth and the eighteenth denotes vidhya and ignorance.The Patinettampadi can be used only twice - once for ascending the temple and once for descending below leaving the hill. Before ascending or descending the steps, pilgrims break coconut as an offering to the steps. One needs to have the sacre Irumudi on head while going up or down the 18 steps. While descending the steps the devotees climb down backwards facing the sanctum sanctorum. One who climbs the Patinettampadi for 18 times shall plant a sapling of coconut in Sabarimala.

Chitra Pournami - at Sunway Murugan Kovil

Chitra Pournami Festival On 20th April 2008.

Celebrated grandly at Sunway Murugan Alayam.Paal Kodam was taken in the morning session. Chariot " Ratham" (pic) went whole sunway, desaria, Datuk Hormat area.Big Crowd followed Ratham, with Urumi Melam, Karagatham, Nadeswaram Group.

Chitra Pournami, is a unique Tamil festival observed on the full moon day (Pournami) in the month of Chitirai (April – May). The day is dedicated to Chitragupta, the official keeper of deeds in the abode of Yama

Visit To Sri Padmanabha Swamy Temple - (Trivandrum) Kerala

The Sree Padmanabha Swamy temple at Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum) city is one among the 108 sacred Vishnu temples in India. The idol is an 18 feet long Lord Mahavishnu reclining over the Serpent King Anantha. The temple has a blend of Dravidian and Kerala architectural styles and sprawls over a vast area. The entry to the shrine is allowed to Hindus only.

The idol is an 18 feet long Lord Mahavishnu reclining over the Serpent King Anantha
The temple is managed by the Royal family of Travancore

" We Spend almost 2 hours in this temple. Man's required to wear vesti with no shirts.Camera's not allowed inside the temple." This is the next temple we visited after Sabari Malai Ayappan Yathirai.Mother, Vishnupriya, Nirmala & Myself were in this temple 29th November 2007.

http://www.indiavideo.org/kerala/worship/temple/sree-padmanabha-swami-temple-423.php

Namakkal - Hanuman Temple Visit

Visit to Odda Kaddu's Senior Staff & Caretakers

Visit to Retired and Very Senior and loyal Odda Kaddu Staff - Ranggi

Ayappan - The Pilgrimage " The Guru Tradition "

'Guruvin Guruve Saranam Ayyappa !'

Gurur Brahmaa Gurur Vishnuhu Gurur Devo Maheshvaraha Guru Saakshaat Para Brahma Tasmai Shree Gurave Namaha

Whoever is the Guru he is Lord Shiva !Whoever is Lord Shiva he is Guru !

-Guru Githai

It is said that chanting the name of the Guru is equivalent to chanting the name of Lord Shiva, Guru's abode is Kashi Shetram and water used to wash Guru's feet is Ganga.


The role of the Guru is significant in the Ayyappa cult. The Guruswamy is usually an elderly person who has undertaken pilgrimage to Sabarimala not less than seven consecutive years in the traditional long route and had darshan of Makara Jothi. The devotees treat the Guruswamy as Ayyappan himself. It is important that pilgrims gain knowledge from the Guru on all the aspect of the Pilgrimage. One should serve the Guru physically, mentally and verbally.The pilgrims should give the due respect and reverence the Guru deserves. All instructions of the Guru should be carried out without fail. The Guru will enlighten the Shisyas the austerities to be followed. He will teach them the slokas and way to perform pooja and bhajans. He shall prepare them for the pilgrimage mentally and physically. He will lead the pilgrims safely and comfortably to Sabarimala

Temple - Tholur Kaliamman Kovil

Kula Deivam - Karumiyanan Swamy Temple Construction

Historical Place in Madakasam Pathi

Visit to Karumiyanan Swamy Temple

Visit To Home Ground in India - Namakkal T.Nadu

Odda Kaddu, Madakasampatthi, Namakkal

Odda Kadhu, Madakasampatthi

House Where My Grand Father And Grand Mother Stayed.

Vellakuti Gounder

Our Journey Lord Swamy Ayappan

- Mother, Vishnupriya & Myself at Bamba with Idumudhi.










Our Ayappan Group Photo With Guruji at Varkala, Kerala.

Pilgrimage to Lord Ayappan

- My first Ayappan Pooja Started on 10th October 2007
- Daily Ayappan Fasting and Pooja for 48 Days
- Our Trip to Sabri Malai Started on 28th November 2007 @ 3 am.
- Three of us on the trip to Sabri Malai - Mother & Vishnupriya
- Start from Bamba River takes 4 hrs 30 minutes to reach Sabri Malai.
- Tough and Wonderful Journey Up to Sabri Malai.With all the Ayappan Chants.