How many steps are there in Ayyappa Swamy Temple?
The temples of Lord Ayyappan’s trusted lieutenants Karuppu Sami and Kadutha Sami are positioned as his guards (kaval) at the foot of the holy 18 sacred steps.
Is Makara Jyothi real?
Kerala high court confirmed the fact. The ‘Makaravilakku’ at Kerala’s famous Sabarimala temple is man-made, as confirmed by the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) that runs the temple in the Periyar Tiger Reserve (PTR), in its submission to the Kerala High Court.
What is ayyappa Favourite food?
Their only wish: The cardamom seeds they pluck should be used in the preparation of Ayyappa’s favourite dessert, `aravana’. And now, 17 years after the first Sri Lankan Tamil refugee walked up the forest path with a cardamom garland, the Lord seems to have granted their wish.
Why Ayyappa is a Brahmachari?
Hinduism believes that Lord Ayyappa chose to be a Naistika Brahmacharya, which implies that he wishes to be celibate and withdrawn from civilisation. While that may stand true, people are quick to place the responsibility of the maintenance of this celibacy on women.
Why Ayyappa legs are tied?
He was seen sitting in the yogic pose mentioned above, which is a long-standing contact posture. Pandala’s king brought a golden belt and tied it around the Lord’s legs so that the Lord felt comfortable to sit in the position and remained in the temple to bless the devotees forever.
How to climb Sabarimala 18 times?
One needs to have the sacre Irumudi on head while going up or down the 18 steps. While descending the steps the devotees climb down backwards facing the sanctum sanctorum. One who climbs the Patinettampadi for 18 times shall plant a sapling of coconut in Sabarimala.
How many devatas are there in Sabarimalai?
There are eighteen devatas who are the adhishtana moorthis of 18 mountain ranges (or Parivara devats) who are installed in the 18 steps and Sastha was seated above all ( Here the steps are not built. but it is done as a pratishta. that is the most important thing and uniqueness of Sabarimalai ).
How many ayudhams are there in Sabarimalai?
There are 18 mountains surrounding Sabarimalai and each one is represented through one step of the padhinettu padi. Ayyappan has 18 Ayudhams. he left each one of the ayudham while ascending the peetam and hence each step has or represents an aydham of Ayyappan. Weapons which kills (the enemies) and at the same time protect (the devotees)
How many ayudhams are there in Ayyappan?
Ayyappan has 18 Ayudhams. he left each one of the ayudham while ascending the peetam and hence each step has or represents an aydham of Ayyappan. Weapons which kills (the enemies) and at the same time protect (the devotees)