Majority of the pilgrims visiting the Sabarimala Ayyappa temple wear black dress – black dhoti, trousers, shirt or T-shirt. Others opt for the saffron colored dress. The dress code is also part of the strict and rigorous preparations that a devotee undergoes before climbing the 18-steps to the Sabarimala Ayyappa shrine.
The usual custom is to observe strict austerities and self control for forty-one days preceding the visit to the temple. But nowadays most pilgrims do not follow all the rules associated with Sabarimala Vratham.
During the Sabarimala Vratham, the mind is made to withdraw from the worldly objects and is slowly directed towards Ayyappa. The aim is to reach Tat Tvam Asi – That Thou Art – everything is that Supreme Being.
The black clothes symbolically indicate a mind withdrawn from all materialist objects. The black cloth suggests the Ayyappa devotee is dead to the world of perceptions, emotions and thoughts and he is immersed in thought of Ayyappa.
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I guess the viratham is for 48days and not 41. do correct me if am wrong
Hey Lahari, it is wellknown the Vratham is for 41-days. Swami Sharanam... Ayyappa Devotee.
Good post on the black dress.
Janardhanan asking after viratham 41 days when
we start our regular meals? anybody please let me know thanks in advance.
Hey please visit www.ayyappadeeksha.com for more information about ayyappa.
Hi Lahari,
Ayyappan virutham (1 mandalam) is 41 days. This is Kerala style. For south India (Tamil Nadu), 1 mandalam = 48 days.
Swami Saranam
Raj
As you know all the ayyappa devotees should wear Tulsi mala and other mala.
many people may not know how it is manufactured, where it is manufactured
,actually its manufactured by a small community which is slowly moving to other business since this is not profitable for them
due to lot of middle men in the supply the price is hiked multiple times and the actual manufacturer getting nothing .
since ayyappa gave me an education, i wanna help my community back and ayyappa devotees as well. so I am directly supplying all the items needed for deeksha thru devotees
Not thru any shops...
I Want to Know the Correct rules and regulations Of Deksha of the lord as most of them are not Following it and its hurting me a Lot Please help me in this regard Please mail Me My Id is bharath_totapalli@yahoo.com bharath_shivamani@yahoo.com
do not follow or belive others. do what your mind says is true. Fasting, thinking only of the lord ayyappa, clean mind and body is the best way. Dont do any show business during these times. Remain humble and that is what the lord needs. He listens if you pray seriously and with deep devotion. I am telling this with experience.
A humble Ayyappa devotee.
Rajendra Warrier
41 days,but nowadays people take single day too
Thank You for the Information
SWAMIYE SARANAMAYYAPPA
What happens if one take alcohol during viratham?
if anyone takes alcohol during viratham , surly they will get punishment. or their prayer will be incomplete . everyone will get gain according to their viratham. PLS FOLLOW VIRATHAM RULES. this time ayyappa given me a opportunity for a long time fasting for 3.5 months.now iam in fasting . iam very very happy.. thank u GOD
SWAMIYE SARANAM AYYAPPA........
if anyone takes alcohol during viratham , surly they will get punishment. or their prayer will be incomplete . everyone will get gain according to their viratham. PLS FOLLOW VIRATHAM RULES. this time ayyappa given me a opportunity for a long time fasting for 3.5 months.now iam in fasting . iam very very happy.. thank u GOD
SWAMIYE SARANAM AYYAPPA........
hi ..
this is my second year in canada i have put malai,
i want to know - whether can i go to the gym. I am following all the rules - but i am not sure whether i can go to gym or not. some pls respond to me, i really appreciate it thank you.
Hi
this is my second year i have put malai in Canada, can anyone tell me whether can i go to the gym - to workout / hot sauna. I follow very strict rules, but dunno about going to gym etc. Can any one please tell me, Thank you and I really appreciate it.
Swamiyee Saranam Ayyapa ,
Hi Bala,
Well there is no restriction of going to gym or suana but then one has to be extremely careful that mala does not break during the vritham time. I would strongly urge you to go for long walks instead of gym & suana if its possible. I am also very happy to know you are following the rules very strictly. Every devotee who follows the rules & regulations strictly is blessed by Lord Ayyappa.
HIS WERY GOOD PUJA AYYAPPA SWAMY 18STEPP WERY NAICE
HIS WERY GOOD PUJA AYYAPPA SWAMY 18STEPP WERY NAICE
Hi Everyone,
Please advise how come there are more than 41 days from mid Nov to Jan, when the devotees go to Sabrimalai?
Thanks
my dad is following the viratham. but he is not strict in it. he broke up a fight wih me yesterday. he sleeps over a pillow case and is always cracking jokes belittling their closed ones as a fun.This is nature. Is this alright?? Moreover he is just fasting for 15 days. Please kindly help me. I'm confused and worried
which is the weekly day of ayyappa swami?like lord shiv's day is monday...
which day of the week belongs to swami ayyappa?like moday is of lord shiva
@ Solariser: Saturday is considered that day, because Lord Ayyappa is represented by Saturn. I never visited Sabarimala (I have plans to visit this year), but I'm a great devotee of Lord Ayyappa.
@ Anonymous: Don't be upset. Lord Ayyappa will definitely curse him.
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