Our
temple is one of the few temples in U.S.A. having a mini temple
for Lord Ayyappa. We started
celebrating Ayyappa Mandala Puja from November 15, 2009 onwards. Many devotees
have already begun their 41 days of austerities preparing for the pilgrimage to
Sabarimala, Kerala, the abode of Lord Ayyappa. Devotees carry on their
head puja ingradients packed in a bag with two pouches ( Irumudi).
Mandalam ( December 26, 2009) and
Makara Vilakku ( January 14, 2010) are the two most important
days for Lord Ayyappa. Those in U.S.A. not in a position to go to Sabarimala,
can visit our temple with Irumudi.
Ayyappa Mandala
Puja is being celebrated in our temple on December 26, 2009. Elaborate arrangements
have been made to conduct Abhishekam, Archana, Harivarasanam etc from 5.45
p.m. onwards till 8 p.m. All devotees are requested to participate in above
celebrations.