Our Organisation
Shree Dharma Shastha Sewa Samiti — the registered society of devotees that founded and runs this temple since 1979.
Our History
The origin of the Samiti can be traced to the formation in 1979 of a Bhajana Unit at the residence of Smt. Lakshmikutty Amma, a humble devotee. At the same time, a band of young and dedicated volunteers offered themselves to conduct periodical Bhajana at the houses of desirous and pious persons.
The Bhajana Unit expanded into a formal organisation called Shree Dharmasastha Sewa Samiti, Jaipur in 1982. The Samiti is now a registered society — the legal and spiritual custodian of the temple.
On procuring a piece of land from Mahaveer Nagar Vikas Samiti, the idea of constructing an Ayyappa Temple was mooted. The foundation stone was laid at 9:30 AM on 7th September 1984 — an auspicious Onam day.
The Sanctum Sanctorum, approached by 18 steps reminiscent of Sabarimala, was ready. On Makara Sankranti Day, 14th January 1986 at 10:00 AM, three Namboodri priests from Kerala installed the sacred idol of Lord Ayyappa (made of Krishna shila) — to the chorus of Swamiye Saranam Ayyappa from a large gathering of devotees.
Lord Ganesha and Devi Bhadrakali were installed as sub-deities by Tantri BrahmaSree Akkeeraman Kalidasa Bhattathiripad on 14th January 1999. View all deities →
Installation of Navagrahas was performed at the temple premises on 18th January 2004 — the first Navagraha installation of its kind in all of Rajasthan.
As per the findings of Devaprashnam (April 2008), the Samiti undertook the Punarudharanam of Lord Ayyappa’s Sreekovil. Shadadhara Prathishta was performed by the Tantri on 16th September 2008. Read more →
Leadership
The temple is governed by elected office bearers of Shree Dharmasastha Sewa Samiti. View the full lists for recent years.
Every visit is a step closer to the Divine. We welcome you with open arms.
