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