Mandala Puja
is one of the most significant rituals at the Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple,
marking the culmination of a 41-day austerity period observed by
devotees of Lord Ayyappa. Alongside Makara Vilakku, it forms the
spiritual backbone of the temple’s annual calendar.
Mandala Puja 2025 Date
- Begins:
First day of Vrishchikam (Malayalam month) – November 16, 2025
- Ends:
Mandala Puja Day – December 27, 2025
Spiritual Significance
- Mentioned in various Puranas,
Mandala Puja is believed to transform destiny, fulfill desires, and
deepen spiritual connection.
- The ritual symbolizes discipline,
devotion, and inner purification.
- Devotees chant “Swamiye Saranam
Ayyappa” throughout the period.
Austerity Rules (Vratham)
- Begins with wearing the Mala
(sacred garland).
- Follow strict celibacy, vegetarian
diet, and abstain from worldly pleasures.
- Dress in black or blue to
signify equality and simplicity.
- Daily prayers, temple visits, and
chanting are essential.
Temple Rituals
- Neyyabhishekam
(ghee offering) and Kalashabhishekam performed by Tantri.
- Idol adorned with Thanga Angi
(golden attire).
- Evening Athazha Puja and Harivarasanam
mark the temple’s closure.
- Thiruvabharanam procession
begins before Makara Vilakku.
Women Devotees
- Only girls below 10 and women
above 50 are permitted.
- They are respectfully referred to as Malikapuram,
symbolizing purity and devotion.
Pilgrimage Tradition
- Many devotees also visit Guruvayur Krishna Temple after Sabarimala darshan, completing a spiritual circuit.
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