Mandala Pooja Begins
December 10, 2026
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Mandala Pooja Begins marks the start of a 41-day period of austerity and devotion at the Sabarimala temple in Kerala, where devotees undertake vows of celibacy, simplicity, and intense spiritual practices in preparation for the pilgrimage to Lord Ayyappa’s shrine.
Significance
Mandala Pooja Begins marks the start of a 41-day period of austerity and devotion at the Sabarimala temple in Kerala, where devotees undertake vows of celibacy, simplicity, and intense spiritual practices in preparation for the pilgrimage to Lord Ayyappa’s shrine.
Rituals
- Prepare for the 41-day observance by taking a vow of celibacy.
- Wear traditional attire and take a holy bath.
- Light a lamp and offer prayers to Lord Ayyappa.
- Recite the Ayyappa Ashtakshara Mantra daily.
- Plan the pilgrimage to Sabarimala with fellow devotees.
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