Lord Ayyappa temple opened for five-day poojas

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Pathanamthitta, Mar 14 (UNI) Lord Ayyappa Temple was opened today for five-day monthly poojas in the Malayalam month of 'Meenam'.

Melsanthi M Sukumaran Nampoothiri opened the sanctum sanctorum at 1730 hrs and lighted the ceremonial lamps in the presence of Tantri Kantaru Mohanaru. Regular poojas will begin from tomorrow.

Later in the evening, the 'Sahasra Kalasa Pooja' was held at 'Sannidhanam'. On a specially prepared flower-bedecked platform, an array of 1001 'Kalasams' were placed in a pattern as per Tantric norms. After performing poojas, Tantri Kantaru Mohanaru first filled the 'Brahma Kalsams' and then other 'Kalasams' with 'theertham' (holy water).

Tomorrow, at the time of 'Uchapooja,' all the 'Kalasams' will be taken out in a colourful procession to the accompaniment of ancient percussion instrument 'Marappani' into the Sanctum Sanctorum and 'Abhishekam' will be performed on the Ayyappa Idol. Besides this, a 'Laksharchana' will also be held tomorrow.

Another 'Sahasra Kalasabhishekam' will be held on March 18 and a 'Kalabhabhishekam' on March 19.

'Padi Pooja' and 'Udayasthamana Pooja' will be held on all the five days.

The hill-shrine will be closed after 'Athazha Pooja' on March 19.

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