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18 Holy Steps (Pathinettam Padi) and its significance

Pathinettapadi (18 divine steps) to the sanctum sanctorium is divine in all aspects. Every Ayyappa devotee, before he sees the Sanctum Sanctorum, has to lay his footsteps over eighteen sacred steps. Initially the 18 steps were made of granite. It was later covered with Panchaloha (a special composition of gold, silver, copper, iron and tin),…

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Gokulam is a place where Lord Krishna's magical childhood days were spent. It was here that his divine powers came to be recognized. Every child has that spark of divinity within. Bala-Gokulam is a forum for children to discover and manifest that divinity. Bala-Gokulam will enable children in Jaipur to appreciate their cultural roots, learn…

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Karkkidaka Vavu Bali

The Malayalam Calender month “ Karkkidakam” holds religious significance among the Hindu community of Kerala. “Karkkidakam” is the last month in the Malayalam Calendar. Ceremonies for deceased family members are held in the new moon (also known as “Amavasi”) of the month “Karkkidakam”. The day on which the rituals are performed for the souls of…

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The Importance of Neyyabhishekam

Some Buddhist teachers insist that believing in rebirth is necessary for living an ethical life. Their concern is that if there is no fear of karmic repercussions in future lifetimes, what keeps hospice patients, for example, from overcharging their credit cards? I find this argument as sad as the argument that without a belief…

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Understanding your Prayers: Makara Vilakku Pooja

The Makara Vilakku Pooja is one of the most significant prayer offerings to Lord Ayyappan. This pooja is directly linked to the beginning of the Sabrimala pilgrimage. This pilgrimage begins in the middle of November, on 1st of the Malayalam month of Vrichikam. Usually, the day lies somewhere around 14th to 17th November. The pilgrimage…

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Panthrandu Vilakku

“Panthrandu vilakku” is being observed in temples with great fervour and enthusiasm to commemorate the ‘Ten Avatars of Lord Vishnu’. The first avatar was ‘Matsya’ or the ‘fish’ from the satya yuga. Lord Vishnu took the form of a fish. To save the earth from the Apocalypse, He took his boat to the new world…

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Lord Ayyappa : The Shaneeswaran Ayyappan

It is believed that Lord Ayyappa has his divine control over Lord Shani. According to Hindu astrology, Shani or Saturn is one among the planets. People who believe in astrology and horoscope always think about that the position of Shani on their horoscope which they believe can cause misery to their life.

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An insight into Lord Ayyappa’s Sitting Posture

India is the land of deities and temples are constructed in a peculiar style. Most of them have their unique style of presentation. Now take a look at the idol postures. There is specific concept for the posters of deities that we worship. The idols that we worship are mainly in 3 positions, of sitting,…

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