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Ayyappa Mala Procedure – How to Wear Ayyappa Mala to Visit Sabarimala Temple?

Devotees visiting the Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple should compulsorily wear the Ayyappa Mala. This Mala is worn after beginning the Vratam to visit the Sabarimala Shrine. Usually, the Ayyappa Mala is worn in a local Ayyappa temple or any other temple near the house. Those who are unable to do it at a temple or holy place wear the Mala at home in the Puja room or area. The Mantra chanted while wearing the Ayyappa Mala is Jnaanamudraam shaastrumudraam gurumudraam namaamyaham Vanamudraam shuddhamudraam rudramudraam namaamyaham Shaantamudraam satyamudraam vratamudraam namaamyaham Shabaryaashrama satyena mudraam paatu sadaapi mae Gurudakshinayaa poorvam tasyaanugraha kaarine Sharanaagata mudraakhyam tvan mudraam dhaarayaamyaham Chinmudraam khechareemudraam bhadramudraam namaamyaham Shabaryaachala mudraayai namastubhyam namo namaha Ayyappa malas are usually made of Rudraksha beads, Tulsi, Pavizham (small gem stones), Raktha Chandanam, Uduppi Tulsi, or Black Pav

Sanmata – Six Sub Faiths in Hinduism Established by Adi Shankaracharya

Sanmata is the six sub faiths in Hinduism established by Adi Shankaracharya. These are six alternative ways of worship – personal gods. The six sub faiths are: Shaivam (Shiva) Vaishnavism (Vishnu, including is all avatars) Shaktam (Shakti, Devi, Durga and all the divine forms of Mother Goddess) Ganapatyam (Ganesha) Sauram (Surya) Kumaram (Skanda or Muruga) The six forms represent Saguna Brahman – with qualities, aspects, powers, name and forms. Symbolically Shiva represents knowledge; Vishnu lordship; Shakti exemplifies power; Ganesha strength; Kumara symbolizes valor and Surya splendor. Prapancha Sara Tantra – In this text written by Adi Shankaracharya, he gave detail description of murtis of each of the six deities, their mantras, sequence of worship and other details. The conflicts among the various religious sects were settled through the Sanmata concept. Worship of personal god is given importance by Adi Shankaracharya.