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Sabarimala Temple history: Famous Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple of Kerala,Sabarimala Ayyappan temple, These days, apart from faith and spirituality, the gold theft controversy is in the headlines. Sabarimala The history of the temple is said to be thousands of years old. According to mythological belief, God Ayyappa has here mahishi He had killed a demon named and then meditated on this mountain. It is said that the name of this place Sabarimala that ascetic mother Shabari Named after the God Sriram Was welcomed. Let us know to which deity this temple is dedicated and what is its mythological and historical importance.
Sabarimala Which God is worshiped in India?
Sabarimala god in the temple Ayyappa Is worshipped. God Ayyappa To Hariharputra Is also called. That is, the son of Lord Shiva and Vishnu (Mohini avatar). Ayyappa It is worshiped as a symbol of restraint, celibacy, courage and devotion. This temple holds a special place for those devotees who come here after observing strict fast, penance and celibacy for 41 days.
Major traditions of the temple
41 days fast, to the devotees Sabarimala Before leaving one has to do penance for 41 days. During this time they eat simple food, follow celibacy and wear black or blue clothes.
eerumudikattu, Coconut on devotee’s head, Ghee And carry a bag full of puja materials.
makaravilakku Celebration: Celebrated every year in January. At this time lakhs of devotees cross the forests and mountains to reach the temple.
18 sacred stairs, God Ayyappa To reach the sanctum sanctorum, devotees have to climb 18 sacred stairs.
Where is the temple located,
Sabarimala temples of kerala state Pathanamthitta The district is situated amidst the mountains of the Western Ghats. This temple is about 3,000 meters above sea level. feet It is situated at an altitude of and is surrounded by dense forests. Sabarimala devotees to reach pamba One has to reach the river by road and then walk for about 5 kilometers.
Sabarimala Religious importance of the temple
Sabarimala temple only one Holy pilgrimage No, rather it is a center of faith, discipline and devotion. Every devotee who reaches here passes through the path of rigorous meditation and self-control. This is why Sabarimala to the journeyself purification is called “Journey of,
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