Sabarimala Ayyappa |
Sree Dharma Sastha Temple,Sabarimala
Sabarimala Sree Dharma Sastha Temple is the abode of Lord Ayyappa Swamy.The temple is situated on a hilltop(about 3000feet above sea level) named SABARIMALA in Pathanamthitta District,Kerala State.The temple is one of the most ancient temples in Kerela and most famous and prominet among all the Sastha temples in Kerela.It is believed that the deity of the temple was consecrated by Lord Parasurama at the foot of the Sabari Hills for which reference has been made even in Hindu Epic RAMAYANAM.The temple is open for worship only during the days of Mandala Pooja,Makaravilakku and Chitra Vishu.
Opening and Closing Dates of Sabarimala Temple 2012 -2013
Sabarimala Viseshangal | Nada Opening | Nada Closing |
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Makaravilakku | 15-Jan-2012 | |
Kumbha Masa Pooja | 13-Feb-2012 | 18-Feb-2012 |
Meena Masa Pooja | 13-Mar-2012 | 18-Mar-2012 |
Uthsavam | 26-Mar-2012 | 5-Apr-2012 |
Kodiyettu | 27-Mar-2012 | |
Painkuni Uthram Arattu | 5-Apr-2012 | |
Vishu Mahothsavam | 10-Apr-2012 | 18-Apr-2012 |
Vishu Darshan | 14-Apr-2012 | |
Edava Masa Pooja | 14-May-2012 | 19-May-2012 |
Prathishta Day | 30-May-2012 | 31-May-2012 |
Midhuna Masa | 14-Mun-2012 | 19-Jun-2012 |
Karkidaka Masa Pooja | 15-Jul-2012 | 20-Jul-2012 |
Chinga Masa Pooja | 16-Aug-2012 | 21-Aug-2012 |
Thiruvona Pooja(Onam Festival) | 27-Aug-2012 | 31-Aug-2012 |
Kanni Masa Pooja | 16-Sep-2012 | 21-Sep-2012 |
Thula Masa Pooja | 16-Oct-2012 | 21-Oct-2012 |
Sree Chithira Attavisesham | 11-Nov-2012 | 12-Nov-2012 |
Mandala Pooja Mahotsavam | 15-Nov-2012 | 26-Dec-2012 |
Mandalapooa | 26-Dec-2012 | |
Thirunada Thurappu | 30-Dec-2012 | |
Makaravilakku | 14-January-2013 |
Temple Opening and Closing Timings (for the month of Chingam 2012)
1) 16-8-2012 @ 05:30pm to 21-8-2012 @10:00pm
2) 27-August-2012 @ 05:30pm to 31-August-2012 @10:00 (on the occassion of Onam Festival)