Major Pujas at Sabarimala Temple
Neyyabhishekam
- Most
sacred offering to Lord Ayyappa using ghee-filled
coconuts
- Begins
at 4:00 AM and continues till Ucha Pooja (1:00 PM)
- Pilgrims
collect ghee after bathing in Bhasmakkulam, and offer it at the Sree
Kovil
- Symbolizes
the merging of jeevatma (ghee) with paramatma (Lord Ayyappa)
- Empty
coconuts are offered into the aazhi (sacred fire)
- Adiyashistam
Neyyu is available for those without coconuts
Padi Pooja
- Worship
of the 18 holy steps (Pathinettampadi)
- Performed
on select evenings after Pushpabhishekam
- Steps
are decorated with flowers, silk cloths, and lamps
- Concludes
with aarathi by the Tantri
Udayasthamana Pooja
- Worship
from sunrise to sunset
- Includes
18 poojas, 15 before noon, and 45 Kalasabhishekams
- Conducted
from Nirmalyam to Athazha Pooja
- Seeks
fulfillment of devotees’ wishes
Kalasams & Special Rituals
Sahasrakalasam
- Ritual
using 1000 sacred pots filled with divine elements
- Performed
as per Tantric and Agama Shastras
- Invokes
blessings for universal well-being
Ulsavabali
- Dedicated
to Bhoothaganams (divine attendants)
- Begins
with Paani sound, followed by Ulsava Bali Thooval
(sprinkling cooked rice)
- Includes
Thidambu procession of the deity
- Held
during annual festival
Abhishekams & Offerings
Pushpabhishekam
- Floral
shower on Lord Ayyappa
- Flowers
used: Lotus, Chrysanthemum, Arali, Tulsi, Jasmine, Bilva leaves
- Advance
booking required; cost: ₹10,000
Ashtabhishekam
- Eight
sacred items used:
- Vibhuti,
Milk, Honey, Panchamrutam, Tender Coconut Water, Sandalwood Paste,
Rosewater, Water
- Symbolizes
purification and devotion
Kalabhabhishekam
- Strengthens
the chaithanya (spiritual energy) of the deity
- Includes
Kalabhakalasa Pooja and Kalabhakalasabhishekam with
sandalwood paste
- Performed
during Ucha Pooja
Laksharchana
- Chanting
of 100,000 divine names in group worship
- Concludes with Brahmakalasam Abhishekam before Ucha Pooja
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