Ayyappa Temple, The premises of "Sankata Mochan Ashram" behind Punjab National Bank, R.G. Barua Road, Near Nursery Bus Stop, Ganeshguri, Guwahati - 5. (Under Purbanchal Shree Ayyappa Seva Samity, a registered Trust )The other temples of “Ganesh Shiva, Bhadrakali and Hanuman” are already there for the worship of devotees since very beginning.
These famous temples were consecrated by 'Parsuraman'.
It is interesting to note that the `Pratishtas' (Idols) at these temples vary from each other in its representative forms, i.e the Kulathupuzha idol depicts Sastha as a child, Aryankavu idol depicts Sastha as young man, Achankovil idol depicts God as a Gruhasthshrami with his wives Poorna and Pushkala while the idol at Sabarimala depicts Sastha as a totally celibate God in meditation.
Kulathupuzha
'Sastha' is depicted here as a child. The rivers in front of the temple are inhabited by various varieties of fish. The most important vazhipadu in this temple is to provide food for the fish in these rivers. The 'Matsya' kanyakas saw 'Bala Sastha' undergoing penance at this location. Due to their intense devotion, 'Sastha' decided to adopt the life style of these 'Matsya' kayakas. It is due to this fact that offering feed to the fishes is an important part of the ritual of this temple.
Aryankavu
Aryankavu
In this temple, Sastha is depicted in his youthful image, as a young man, sitting with his leg leg folded and right extended, on an elephant. Within the four walls of the temple, rituals are conducted in accordance with Malayali traditions. During the 'Ultsavam' days Tamil traditions are followed. On the eight day of the festival was the proposed 'thalikettu' ceremony and it was that time that it was learnt that the bride had become a 'Rithumathi ' (gets her 'Periods') . Therefore 'Thalikettu' is not performed here.
It is believed that that the Devi, sitting on the 'mambazha thara' was brought by Saurashtriyans for the marriage. Sadya is offered. On 9th Dhanu, 'Pandyan Mudippu' and on 10th Dhanu, 'Thrikalyanam' is performed here. 'Kumbhabhishkeham' is performed on the 11th of Dhanu.
Achankovil
In this temple, Sastha is depicted 'gruhasthashrami' or a family man. Sitting in with his hand extended in 'Chinmudra' posture, in his palm he has sandalwood and holy water. These are used as antidotal divine medicine to cure snake bites. In this region, any one who gets bitten by snakes is taken to the temple and not to a hospital. Even at midnight, if a snake bite victim is brought to thee temple, and the temple bells are rung, the 'nada' is immediately opened to attend to the victim.
The construction of this temple was completed iIn Malayalam year of 1106, Makaram 12th. Pratishta dinam Ulsavam is on Makaram (Revathi nakshatram) of every year. The temple festival is held from Dhanu 1st to 10th every year. The temple is located in the midst of a forest. The approach to this temple is through Shenkotta (Tamilnadu) or via Pathanapuram (Alimukku)
Alapuzha Group
Ayyankoyikkal, Changamkari, Cheriya Kalavoor, Kottayil Sastha, Neerkunnom, Pullangady (Birthplace of the Founder of Akhila Bharatha Ayyappa Seva Sangham)
Anaprampal Sree Dharma Sastha Temple, Anaprampal, Thalavady Panchayat, Kuttanadu Taluk, Alapuzha Dist
Anaprampal Sree Dharma Sastha Temple, Anaprampal, Thalavady Panchayat, Kuttanadu Taluk, Alapuzha Dist
Ambalapuzha Group
Aranmula Group
Chittoor, Kanjattukara, Kanchiramelil, Moodayarkonam, Omallur, Perinad, Ranni, Thootamon, Thrikkanapram
Changanacherry Group
Erumeli, Mabila, Oorukari, Pettah, Vakkathanam,
Ettumaur Group
Ayyappankavu, Kaipoora, Kalluvattom, Moodiyarkara, Paipara
Karunagapally Group
Ambalthubhagom, Kalkulangara, Koyikkal, Manapalli, Oachira, Palamel
Kollam Group
Aalattukavu, Achankovil, Aryankavu, Edakod Kavu, Kannanellur, Kaipavila, Kaleekkal, Kulathupuzha, Pallikavu, Sakthikulangara, Sasthancotta
Kottarakara Group
Ayiravalli, Gurusikaman Kavu, Iramulakkal, Karimalakode, Koyikkal, Manikantanchira, Nadakavu Thalamangalam, Vilakoodi
Kottayam Group
Erumeli, Kumarakom, Kochambalam, Pandavam, Peruvandha, Thazhaethendam
Pakkil Dharamasatha Temple , Near KSEB Office, Pakkil PO , Nattakom Villlage, Kottayam Distirct
Mavelikara Group
Cherukon, Irattakulankara, Koyiyakkal, Padanilam, Vathalloor, Veeyapuram
Sridharama Sastha Temple, Kunnam, Mavelikara Panchayat http://ayappatemple.kunnam.co.in/ (administered by The Secretary, No 67 NSS Karyogam, Karayogam, Kunnam PO,Mavelikara, Kerala 690108
Sridharama Sastha Temple, Kunnam, Mavelikara Panchayat http://ayappatemple.kunnam.co.in/ (administered by The Secretary, No 67 NSS Karyogam, Karayogam, Kunnam PO,Mavelikara, Kerala 690108
Neyyatinkara Group
Arankal, Ayadimoodu, Ayyankuzhi, Chanthottam, Chovara, Karinkal, Kottiyarmangalam, Kulapada, Kurukutti, Kurunthiyoor, Ozhukkumpara, Pottankavu, Ramapuram, Thachodukavu, Veerankavu, Ulapzhanchi, Vazhichal, Vembanoor
Palakkad Group
Paravur Group
Elikara, Palliakal, Vettakoru Makan
Punalur Group
Achankovil, Aryankavu, Kulanjupuzha, Padinjattinkara
Pathananthitta Group
Thiruvananthapuram Group
Kurumkutti Sastha Temple Parassala
Kunniyodu Sastha Temple Pazhaya Utchakkada Neyyattinkara Taluk
Muriyathottam Sastha Temple Karakkonam Neyyattinkara Taluk
Nallayani Sastha Temple Venkadambu Puzhikkunnu Neyyattinkara Taluk
Pangode Sastha Temple,Pangode ,Thiruvananthapuram.Thycaud Sastha Temple Thiruvananthapuram. Vattiyurkavu Sastha Temple Thiruvananthapuram.
Kunniyodu Sastha Temple Pazhaya Utchakkada Neyyattinkara Taluk
Muriyathottam Sastha Temple Karakkonam Neyyattinkara Taluk
Nallayani Sastha Temple Venkadambu Puzhikkunnu Neyyattinkara Taluk
Pangode Sastha Temple,Pangode ,Thiruvananthapuram.
Tiruvalla Group
Ayyappan Kulankara, Iramallika, Meenthalakara, Puthan Sabarimala, Puthia Madom, Sasthanada
Vaikkom Group
Ilamkutti, Keezhoor
Ulloor Group
Arashuparambu, Chuzhumpala, Keezhkunnu, Kunnoorkal, Kutiyani, Nagamandalom, Pangod, Thuravila, Thalyattumala, Thuruthipalli, Vazhayila.
Varkala Group
Aalumthara, Aatipuzha, Cherukunnam, Ilakaman, Kozhimada, Kuttoor, Thottumkara, Mulakkod, Thiruvamanapuram, Venkulam, Vilakudi
Thiruvananthapuram Group
Chilanthivala, Manakad, Thampanoor, Thycaud, Vettakoru Makan, Vattavila
Sreedharma Sastha Temple , Near Valiyamala ISRO Project, Pullikonam, Panacode, PO ,Thiruvananthapuram-695542 The place is very beautiful surrounded with rocks and coconut trees. It has a river near by.Easily reachable by vehicle, 10 kilometers from Nedumangadu. Prathishta is exactly like Sabarimala Ayyappa (Panchaloha Idol with Shadadhara Prathishta).
Other Groups
Anaparthi
Bhimavaram
Dwarapudi
Hyderabad/Secunderabad
Ayyappa Temple, Bharat Nagar, Hyderabad
Ayyappa Temple, Bolarum, Hyderabad
Ayyappa Temple, BHEL, Hyderabad
Ayyappa Temple, GTS Colony, Hyderabad
Ayyappa Temple, HAL Colony, Balanagar, Hyderabad
Ayyappa Temple, Kamalanagar, Secunderabad
Ayyappa Temple, Lal Bazar, Hyderabad
Ayyappa Temple, Metluguda, Hyderabad
Ayyappa Temple, Nalla Kunta, Hyderabad
Ayyappa Temple, Sanath Nagar, Hyderabad
Ayyappa Temple, Srininagar Colony, Hyderabad
Ayyappa Temple, Somajiguda, Hyderabad
Ayyappa Temple, Tirumal giri, Hyderabad
Ayyappa Temple, Vivekananda Nagar Colony, Kukat Palli, Hyderabad
Ayyappa Temple, Bolarum, Hyderabad
Ayyappa Temple, BHEL, Hyderabad
Ayyappa Temple, GTS Colony, Hyderabad
Ayyappa Temple, HAL Colony, Balanagar, Hyderabad
Ayyappa Temple, Kamalanagar, Secunderabad
Ayyappa Temple, Lal Bazar, Hyderabad
Ayyappa Temple, Metluguda, Hyderabad
Ayyappa Temple, Nalla Kunta, Hyderabad
Ayyappa Temple, Sanath Nagar, Hyderabad
Ayyappa Temple, Srininagar Colony, Hyderabad
Ayyappa Temple, Somajiguda, Hyderabad
Ayyappa Temple, Tirumal giri, Hyderabad
Ayyappa Temple, Vivekananda Nagar Colony, Kukat Palli, Hyderabad
Kakinada
Palakollu
Vijayawada
Yanamalakuduru,
Visakhapatanam
Delhi - RK Puram Sector II (1975)
Delhi - Pushpa Vihar, Sector VI, New Delhi 110017
Sree Ayyappa Temple, (Managed by Sree Dharma Sastha Sewa Samajam, Rohini), CSC 9, Sector 7, Rohini
Delhi 110 085 (Phone : +91 11-27052015 Website: http://www.rohiniayyappa.com
Delhi - Pushpa Vihar, Sector VI, New Delhi 110017
Sree Ayyappa Temple, (Managed by Sree Dharma Sastha Sewa Samajam, Rohini), CSC 9, Sector 7, Rohini
Delhi 110 085 (Phone : +91 11-27052015 Website: http://www.rohiniayyappa.com
Veraval - Sri Ayyappa temple
Rajkot.
Ahmedabad.
Wadi - Sri Ayyappa Tample (with Panchaloha Prathistha)
Rajkot.
Ahmedabad.
Wadi - Sri Ayyappa Tample (with Panchaloha Prathistha)
Bangalore - Jalahalli (1970)
Bangalore - HAL Ayyappan Temple
Bangalore - Sri Rama Temple Road, New Thippasandra
Bangalore - Subbanna Palayam, Banaswadi Main Road
Bangalore - Vijanapura, Near KR Puram Rly Stn
Bangalore - Ayyappan Temple, 9th Cross, Magadi Road 560023
Bangalore - Sri Ayyappan Temple,Patel Gundappa Block,JC Nagar, (Munireddypalayam) , Bangalore - 560 006 (Phone: +91 80 3333352)
Bangalore - Ayyappa temple, Vasantanagar
Bangalore - Ayyappa temple, Kalasipalayam
Bangalore - Ayyappa temple, Vannarpet
Bangalore - Ayyappa temple, Suddhaguntapalayam
Bangalore - Ayyappa temple, Malleshwaram
Bangalore - Ayyappa Temple, 7th Block Jayanagar
Bangalore - Ayyappa Temple, Banashankari
Bangalore - Ayyappa Temple, Shamanna Gowda Layout, Ulsoor, Bangalore 560008
Bangalore - Swamy Ayyappan Seva Trust,Sudhamanagar,Bangalore-560027
Bangalore - Ayyappa Temple,Madiwala
Bangalore - Sree Ayyappa Temple Trust,194,Banasawadi Main Road,Subbanapalya,Maruthi Sevanagar, Bangalore,Karnataka, INDIA. PIN - 560 033.Phone: +(91)-(80)-25457593
Coorg - Ayyapppa Temple - Kanoor road, Kothur, South Coorg 571216
Davangere - Ayyappan Temple, BIET College Road
Mysore - Ayyappa Temple - Foot of Chamundi Hills, Ooty Road Ayyappa temple at Anepalya near Madiwala, Bangalore
Bangalore - HAL Ayyappan Temple
Bangalore - Sri Rama Temple Road, New Thippasandra
Bangalore - Subbanna Palayam, Banaswadi Main Road
Bangalore - Vijanapura, Near KR Puram Rly Stn
Bangalore - Ayyappan Temple, 9th Cross, Magadi Road 560023
Bangalore - Sri Ayyappan Temple,Patel Gundappa Block,JC Nagar, (Munireddypalayam) , Bangalore - 560 006 (Phone: +91 80 3333352)
Bangalore - Ayyappa temple, Vasantanagar
Bangalore - Ayyappa temple, Kalasipalayam
Bangalore - Ayyappa temple, Vannarpet
Bangalore - Ayyappa temple, Suddhaguntapalayam
Bangalore - Ayyappa temple, Malleshwaram
Bangalore - Ayyappa Temple, 7th Block Jayanagar
Bangalore - Ayyappa Temple, Banashankari
Bangalore - Ayyappa Temple, Shamanna Gowda Layout, Ulsoor, Bangalore 560008
Bangalore - Swamy Ayyappan Seva Trust,Sudhamanagar,Bangalore-560027
Bangalore - Ayyappa Temple,Madiwala
Bangalore - Sree Ayyappa Temple Trust,194,Banasawadi Main Road,Subbanapalya,Maruthi Sevanagar, Bangalore,Karnataka, INDIA. PIN - 560 033.Phone: +(91)-(80)-25457593
Coorg - Ayyapppa Temple - Kanoor road, Kothur, South Coorg 571216
Davangere - Ayyappan Temple, BIET College Road
Mysore - Ayyappa Temple - Foot of Chamundi Hills, Ooty Road Ayyappa temple at Anepalya near Madiwala, Bangalore
Amoondra - Belaram Ayyappan Temple (1975),Bhilai,Bilaspur, Gwalior (1976), Jhansi (1977), Raipur-Tatibandh
Sree Ayyappa and Ganesh Temple, Mahalakshmi Nagar, Near Bombay Hospital, Ring Road, Indore
Ayyappa Temple - Barkheda, Bhopal , Madhya Pradesh
Ayyappa temple - Shivaji Nagar, Bhopal - Madhya Pradesh
Ayyappagiri, Inside Ordnance Factory Premises, Old Ambarnath,Ambarnath
Ayyappa Temple, Near Punjabi Colony,Opp. Jawahar Hotel, Follower Lane,Ulhasnagar - 421003.
Sree Ayyappa and Ganesh Temple, Mahalakshmi Nagar, Near Bombay Hospital, Ring Road, Indore
Ayyappa Temple - Barkheda, Bhopal , Madhya Pradesh
Ayyappa temple - Shivaji Nagar, Bhopal - Madhya Pradesh
Ayyappagiri, Inside Ordnance Factory Premises, Old Ambarnath,Ambarnath
Ayyappa Temple, Near Punjabi Colony,Opp. Jawahar Hotel, Follower Lane,Ulhasnagar - 421003.
Ayyappa Temple, Ayyappa Nagar,Goregaon(West)(Regular bus services available from Goregaon Station to the temple)
Ayyappa Temple, Barunagar (1983)
Ayyappa Temple, Off S.V.Road, Borivili West
Ayyappa Temple, Shell Colony, Chembur, Mumbai
Ayyappa Temple, Kalyan, Mumbai
Ayyappa Temple, Musco Colony, PO Jagdish Nagar, Khopoli, Raigad, Maharashtra-410216
Ayyappa Temple , Nerul, New Mumbai
Ayyappa Temple , Panvel, New Mumbai
Ayyappa Temple , Shivaji Nagar, Govandi, Mumbai - 400043
Ayyappa Temple, Vasai, Mumbai
Ayyappa Temple, Vashi, Navi Mumbai
Alpanakav Temple, Saki Naka, Mumbai
Guruvayur Temple, Dombivili, Mumbai
Mini Ayyappa Temple, Mumbai (1972)
Mini Sabari Mala (1986), C/oShree Ayyappa Seva Sangam,Sector 8B,CBD Belapur,Navi Mumbai-400614
Ayyappa Temple, Anushakti Nagar (Babha Atomic Research Centre Staff Quarters),Mumbai.
Ayyapa Temple, Pattan Chawl, Hanuman Nagar,Kandivili (East),Mumbai-400101
Shree Ayyappa Temple c/o Shree Ayyappa Pooja Samithy,Shree Ayyappa Temple Complex, Shree Ayyappa Temple Road,Sane Guraji Nagar, Lalchakki, Ulhasnagar, Mumbai 421004
Subramaniam Temple ( Ayyapan Idol) - Chembur, Mumbai
Ayyappa Temple. Sastha Hills Dehu Road, Pune - 412101 www.ayyappatemplepune.com
Thane - Varthak Ayyappa Temple(1990)
Shree Ayyappa Temple, Plot No.6a & 6b,Sector-6E, Kalamboli, Navi Mumbai-410 218, Maharashtra,
Phone: +91 22 7420504 (Mob) +91 (0) 98216 12161, President : Shri Padmanabhan Pattani
Ayyappa Temple, Range Hills, Kirki, Pune
Ayyappa Temple, Jaimala Nagar, Sangvi, Pune
Ayyappa Temple, Bhosari, Pune
Ayyappagiri, Inside Ordnance Factory Premises, Old Ambarnath,Ambarnath.Ayyappa Temple , Near Punjabi Colony,Opp. Jawahar Hotel, Follower Lane ,Ulhasnagar - 421003.
Ayyappa Temple, Barunagar (1983)
Ayyappa Temple, Off S.V.Road, Borivili West
Ayyappa Temple, Shell Colony, Chembur, Mumbai
Ayyappa Temple, Kalyan, Mumbai
Ayyappa Temple, Musco Colony, PO Jagdish Nagar, Khopoli, Raigad, Maharashtra-410216
Ayyappa Temple , Nerul, New Mumbai
Ayyappa Temple , Panvel, New Mumbai
Ayyappa Temple , Shivaji Nagar, Govandi, Mumbai - 400043
Ayyappa Temple, Vasai, Mumbai
Ayyappa Temple, Vashi, Navi Mumbai
Alpanakav Temple, Saki Naka, Mumbai
Guruvayur Temple, Dombivili, Mumbai
Mini Ayyappa Temple, Mumbai (1972)
Mini Sabari Mala (1986), C/oShree Ayyappa Seva Sangam,Sector 8B,CBD Belapur,Navi Mumbai-400614
Ayyappa Temple, Anushakti Nagar (Babha Atomic Research Centre Staff Quarters),Mumbai.
Ayyapa Temple, Pattan Chawl, Hanuman Nagar,Kandivili (East),Mumbai-400101
Shree Ayyappa Temple c/o Shree Ayyappa Pooja Samithy,Shree Ayyappa Temple Complex, Shree Ayyappa Temple Road,Sane Guraji Nagar, Lalchakki, Ulhasnagar, Mumbai 421004
Subramaniam Temple ( Ayyapan Idol) - Chembur, Mumbai
Ayyappa Temple. Sastha Hills Dehu Road, Pune - 412101 www.ayyappatemplepune.com
Thane - Varthak Ayyappa Temple(1990)
Shree Ayyappa Temple, Plot No.6a & 6b,Sector-6E, Kalamboli, Navi Mumbai-410 218, Maharashtra,
Phone: +91 22 7420504 (Mob) +91 (0) 98216 12161, President : Shri Padmanabhan Pattani
Ayyappa Temple, Range Hills, Kirki, Pune
Ayyappa Temple, Jaimala Nagar, Sangvi, Pune
Ayyappa Temple, Bhosari, Pune
Ayyappagiri, Inside Ordnance Factory Premises, Old Ambarnath,Ambarnath.
Rourkela - Ayyappa Temple , Temple Complex , Sector-3, Rourkela
Sree Ayyappa Temple, (Shree Dharmasatha Sewa Samiti (Regd. Jaipur), Mahaveer Nagar, Gopalpura Bye-Pass, Tonk Road, Jaipur : 302 028 (Rajasthan, Tel: +91-141-2549788, E-mail: ayyappatemple@rediffmail.com
The Shrine is located in the south side of Pinkcity (7 Kms from Jaipur Junction Railway Station & Sindhi Camp Bus Stand, 4 kms from Jaipur Sanganer Airport).Buses, Government owned as well private, ply frequently and regularly to Gopalpura from different parts of Jaipur. So, transport connectivity to this tempel is good. Built similar in architecture to the most famous and prominent Sabarimala Sree Dharmasastha Temple.This is the first and the only temple of its kind in North India with eighteen Holy steps similar to that ofSabarimala Temple . The pranaprathishta of this temple was consecrated on 14th January, 1986 by Shri Attupurathu Govindan Nambhoothiri. Shrines of Lord Ganesh Ji, Devi Bhadrakaali, Navagrahas are also included in archetypal style of Kerala's Mahakshetram. The temple has its own Golden Thidambu of Lord Ayyappa & Nettippattam for the purpose of Ezhunnellathu (Procession of Lord Ayyappa) during Makara Vilakku Mahotsavam.Extensive daily Poojas are being performed in the Temple . On all important festival days including on all Saturdays, Mahadeeparadhana followed by Bhajana are performed with distribution of Annaprasadam to all Devotees in the Temple premises. Conducting Akhandanamayagnam on every second Sundays and Sarvaishwarya Pooja on every third Sundays in the Temple regularly are other attractions. The Three days celebration of Thiru-Utsavam of the temple from 12th to 14th January every year with special poojas, archana, Homam, Kalasham etc. with the presence and under the guidance of Temple's acharyan Brahmashree Akkiraman Kalidasa Bhattathirippad. This is followed by Annaprasadam on all days (a feast in all respects). All persons,irrespective of caste, creed or religion, are attracted to this temple. The temple art and other cultural events during the festive days are the reflection of the ancient culture and tradition of Kerala. The shrine is opened between 5:00 AM to 10:00 AM & 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM on all days. Regular Bhajana followed by Annaprasadam is being performed throughout the Mandalakaalam. The foundation stone of the temple was laid down on Thiruvonam Day of Chingam i.e. on 07.09.1984. The important festivals like Mahashivarathri, Painkuni Uttram, Vishu, Sree Rama Navami, Naga Panchami, Karkkidakavavu, Aavanippiravu, Athachamayam, Vinayak Chathurthi, Thiruvonam, Janmashtami, Navarathra, Mandala Pooja, Karthikavilakku, Mandala Vilakku etc. are celebrating more colourfully and with great attractions.
The Shrine is located in the south side of Pinkcity (7 Kms from Jaipur Junction Railway Station & Sindhi Camp Bus Stand, 4 kms from Jaipur Sanganer Airport).Buses, Government owned as well private, ply frequently and regularly to Gopalpura from different parts of Jaipur. So, transport connectivity to this tempel is good. Built similar in architecture to the most famous and prominent Sabarimala Sree Dharmasastha Temple.This is the first and the only temple of its kind in North India with eighteen Holy steps similar to that of
Achankovil (Contributed by sankarrenganathan@sparinc.com)
In the temple at Achankovil, Lord Dharma Shasta is worshipped in the aspect of Manikanda Shastha with His two Divine Consorts, Poorna and Pushkala. Here the Lord is depicted in the aspect of a householder. The names of the consorts indicate they have symbolic meaning. Two priests offer the Poojas. According to tradition the great sage Parasurama installed the idol in the temple at the time when he installed the five Shastas and a Bagavathi to protect theWestern Ghats and the related regions.
The holy Eighteen steps are not as steep as in Sabarimalai, and are guarded by Lord Ganesha and Lord Muruga, instead of Periya Kadutha Swamy and Chinna Karuppu Swamy. The well in temple is supposed to carry an herbal plant underneath called Neela Koduveli, which is an antidote to poisons. The abhisheka thirtham, the sacred water with medicinal properties, and the sandalwood prasadam are giving relief in physical ailments and spiritual solace to thousands. Therefore the Lord is also considered as Danvantharamoorthy, the Divine Physician. Outside the western gate, on a mount, there is atemple of Goddess Bhagavathi .
Extensive poojas are performed in the temple on Fridays. There are also shrines of Lord Krishna, Goddess Bagavathi and Kannimula Maha Ganapathy. There is a Swayambhu Nagaraja, the self-formed Serpent Deity, which is vibrant with immense mystic power. The Kodimaram, the temple flag-staff with Ashtadikpalakargal, the Guardian Deities of the eight quarters, on it is in the final stages of having a gold covering. The temple is getting ready for renovation during the Uttaraayana. Facing the shrine of Lord Shasta there is the temple, Karuppuswamy Kovil.
The shrine is located amidst the dense forests of theWestern Ghats in between Senkottai (28 Kms from the temple) and Ranni (40 Kms from the temple). The place is about 12 kms away from Sabarimala by a forest route - a very difficult route indeed. People in Achankovil speak both Tamil and Malayalam.
The shrine is open between 0500 Hrs to 1230 Hrs IST and 1700 Hrs to 2030 Hrs IST. Buses ply frequently to Achankovil from Punalur, Pattinamitta and Senkottai.
In the temple at Achankovil, Lord Dharma Shasta is worshipped in the aspect of Manikanda Shastha with His two Divine Consorts, Poorna and Pushkala. Here the Lord is depicted in the aspect of a householder. The names of the consorts indicate they have symbolic meaning. Two priests offer the Poojas. According to tradition the great sage Parasurama installed the idol in the temple at the time when he installed the five Shastas and a Bagavathi to protect the
The holy Eighteen steps are not as steep as in Sabarimalai, and are guarded by Lord Ganesha and Lord Muruga, instead of Periya Kadutha Swamy and Chinna Karuppu Swamy. The well in temple is supposed to carry an herbal plant underneath called Neela Koduveli, which is an antidote to poisons. The abhisheka thirtham, the sacred water with medicinal properties, and the sandalwood prasadam are giving relief in physical ailments and spiritual solace to thousands. Therefore the Lord is also considered as Danvantharamoorthy, the Divine Physician. Outside the western gate, on a mount, there is a
Extensive poojas are performed in the temple on Fridays. There are also shrines of Lord Krishna, Goddess Bagavathi and Kannimula Maha Ganapathy. There is a Swayambhu Nagaraja, the self-formed Serpent Deity, which is vibrant with immense mystic power. The Kodimaram, the temple flag-staff with Ashtadikpalakargal, the Guardian Deities of the eight quarters, on it is in the final stages of having a gold covering. The temple is getting ready for renovation during the Uttaraayana. Facing the shrine of Lord Shasta there is the temple, Karuppuswamy Kovil.
The shrine is located amidst the dense forests of the
The shrine is open between 0500 Hrs to 1230 Hrs IST and 1700 Hrs to 2030 Hrs IST. Buses ply frequently to Achankovil from Punalur, Pattinamitta and Senkottai.
Chennai - Anna Nagar (Opp KHM Hospital, Near Anna Nagar Tower,Anna Nagar (West), Chennai)
Chennai - Avadi (Bhaktavatchalapuram,HVF,CVD and Air Force)
Chennai - Kodambakkam
Chennai - KK Nagar
Chennai - Madipakkam
Chennai - Mahalingapuram (18, Sir Madhavan Nair Road,Mahalingapuram, Chennai-600 034, Tel: +91-44-8171197)
Chennai - Poonamalee
Chennai - Raja Annamalaipuram (Swami Ayyappan Temple Trust,, Raja Anamalaipuram, Chennai 600 028,Tel: +91-44-4938239)
Chennai - T Nagar
Coimbatore - Siddputhur Ayyappa Temple
Kanyakumari Temple (Within the main temple - 1955)
Ayyappan Temple, Kancheepuram (at the premises of Sree Narayana Sevashram, Kancheepuram 631302). The President of the Mutt is Swami Chidaroopananda (Phone +91 -?? - 223498/225624)
Mahalingapuram (1974)
Ayyappan temple,Chinnappa Nagar,Pudukkottai, TamilNadu-622001
Ramanathapuram(1971)
Salurkankayam (1981)
Shri Bhoosastha Kavu - Vishnupuram, Suchindram PO, Kanya Kumari Dist, Taminadu 629704 (located near Vishnupuram about 2.0 km from Suchindram and is surrounded by paddy fields.)Sri Kalakodi Dharma Sastha Temple , Karakurichi, Trinelveli, Tamil Nadu.
Contact R. Narayanasarma, 2/100, East Street, Karukurichi-627417, ph:04634-260270, 09443432654 Trichy (Near court building)
Trichirapalli Dist (Arul Migu Sri Ayyappan Aalayam, Valanadu Kaikatty, Pirampatty (Post), Manaparai (t.k), Trichirappalli Dist, Tamilnadu 621305: Location : (Trichy-Madurai {via. Viralimalai} Highway)
Trichirapalli (Dist): (Sri Ayyappan Temple, Kovilpatty, Nr. Govt. Boys hostel, Kovilpatty Post,Manaparai (t.k), Trichirapalli Dist, Tamil Nadu 621 305: Location : (Trichy-Madurai {via. Viralimalai} Highway)
Chennai - Avadi (Bhaktavatchalapuram,HVF,CVD and Air Force)
Chennai - Kodambakkam
Chennai - KK Nagar
Chennai - Madipakkam
Chennai - Mahalingapuram (18, Sir Madhavan Nair Road,Mahalingapuram, Chennai-600 034, Tel: +91-44-8171197)
Chennai - Poonamalee
Chennai - Raja Annamalaipuram (Swami Ayyappan Temple Trust,, Raja Anamalaipuram, Chennai 600 028,Tel: +91-44-4938239)
Chennai - T Nagar
Coimbatore - Siddputhur Ayyappa Temple
Kanyakumari Temple (Within the main temple - 1955)
Ayyappan Temple, Kancheepuram (at the premises of Sree Narayana Sevashram, Kancheepuram 631302). The President of the Mutt is Swami Chidaroopananda (Phone +91 -?? - 223498/225624)
Mahalingapuram (1974)
Ayyappan temple,Chinnappa Nagar,Pudukkottai, TamilNadu-622001
Ramanathapuram(1971)
Salurkankayam (1981)
Shri Bhoosastha Kavu - Vishnupuram, Suchindram PO, Kanya Kumari Dist, Taminadu 629704 (located near Vishnupuram about 2.0 km from Suchindram and is surrounded by paddy fields.)
Contact R. Narayanasarma, 2/100, East Street, Karukurichi-627417, ph:04634-260270, 09443432654 Trichy (Near court building)
Trichirapalli Dist (Arul Migu Sri Ayyappan Aalayam, Valanadu Kaikatty, Pirampatty (Post), Manaparai (t.k), Trichirappalli Dist, Tamilnadu 621305: Location : (Trichy-Madurai {via. Viralimalai} Highway)
Trichirapalli (Dist): (Sri Ayyappan Temple, Kovilpatty, Nr. Govt. Boys hostel, Kovilpatty Post,Manaparai (t.k), Trichirapalli Dist, Tamil Nadu 621 305: Location : (Trichy-Madurai {via. Viralimalai} Highway)
Kanpur, Near Air Force Station Chakeri (1987)
Kasi - Thilbandeshwar,
Lucknow - Lord Ayyappa Temple, Ayyappa Marg, Gomthi Nagar,Lucknow
Shree Ayyappa Temple, Brij Vihar, Chander Nagar PO, Ghaziabad (The temple was consecrated in 1995 and is managed by Shree Ayyappa Pooja Samiti, Brij Vihar)
Noida, Ayyappa Swamy Temple, C-47 Sector 62, Noida,U.P. India
Kolkata - Saastha Samooham, 42 Lake Avenue , Kolkata- 700 026
Sydney Sri Ayyappa Swami Centre , 1037, Old Northern Road, Dural - 2158. Phone 9749 2739 E-mail : sydneyayyappan@yahoo.com.au
Poojas and Bhajans held every Saturday evening 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm.
Poojas and Bhajans held every Saturday evening 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm.
Sri Ayyappa Samajam in Scarborough , Ontario Canada , have recently acquired 5.5 Acres of land to build and operate a large Ayyappan Temple .
Ayyappa Temple In France, Saint-Denis, Near Paris (The Upadevatas are Ganapathy, Lakshmi Narayanan, Achan Kovil Ayyappa, Koulathupuzhai Balagan, Aryankavu Ayyan). This temple is famous for it's milk abhishekham.
(Idol being installed by Feb 2003)
Taiping, Perak
OmSakthi Sivanandha Arulnandha Muniswarar Temple , Simpang Halt ,34700 Simpang, Taiping Perak , Malaysia .
Waterfall Ayyappan Temple , Waterfall Road , Penang , Malaysia
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Ayyappan Shrine (Holy Tree Sri Balasubramaniam Temple ) - Yishun Town
Ayyappan Shrine (Sri Shiva-Krishnan Temple ) - Woodlands Town
Ayyappan Shrine (Sri Muneeswaran Temple ) - Queensway
Ayyappan Shrine (
Ayyappan Shrine (Sri Arulmigu Vel Murugan Gana Muneeswaran Temple ), Sengkang
Ayyappan Shrine (Sri Vairavimada Kaliamman Temple ) - Toa Payoh
Ayyappan Shrine (
Ayyappan Shrine (Sri Ramar Temple ) - Changi
Ayyappan Shrine (Sri Murugan Thirukundram Temple ) - Bukit Timah
Ayyappa Kshetram, Pretoria , South Africa
UK
Ayyappa Shrine at the Shiva Vishnu Temple in Cleveland Ohio, 7733 Ridge Rd, Parma, Ohio 44129, Phone:(440) 888-9433
Ayyappa Shrine, Sri Venkateswara Swamy Balaji Temple of Greater Chicago, 1145 West Sullivan Rd., Aurora, IL 60506 USA.Tel#: (630)-844-2252
Ayyappa shrine at The Sri Siva Vishnu Temple at Lanham MD
Ayyappa Shrine at the Ganapathy Temple of Flushing, 4557 Bowne St, Flushing , New York , USA 11355, Phone: (718) 460-8484, NY (Hindu Temple Society of North America (Ganapathi Temple of Flushing , NY)
Ayyappa Shrine at ,Bharatiya Hindu Temple , 3671, Hyatts Rd , Powell , Ohio , USA 43065 Ph 740-369-0717 and Columbus , OH (Ayyappa has been placed in the same shrine as the Sivalingam).
Lord Ayyappan Shrine (coming up shortly) at Sri Venkateswara Temple Complex (Malibu Temple ) Southern California , USA
Ayyappa Temple located within Sri Meenakshi Temple, Pearland, Houston, Texas, USA
Parashakti Mandir, 551 W. Kennett, Pontiac, Michigan 48340 (Phone +91 1 248 - 322-4731
E-mail: omshakthi@parashakthitemple.org
Parashakti Mandir, 551 W. Kennett, Pontiac, Michigan 48340 (Phone +91 1 248 - 322-4731
E-mail: omshakthi@parashakthitemple.org
Ayyappa Sannidhi in 'Omkara Mahaganapathy' Temple at 4309 Midway Drive , Temple , Texas 76502. (The main deity is Ganapathy). Every month pooja is performed on the Saturday close to the monthly Sabarimala pooja. This pooja has now become a very popular function attracting more and more devotees each month. December 2003 pooja is on the 20th and Jan 2004 is on the 16th and 17th. The priest is Sri Sreeram Hariharan. Please view our web-site http://, www.hindutemple.org
Ayyappa Mandir, The Hindu Temple Of Minnesota, 10530 Troy Ln N Maple Grove Minnesota 5531 http://www.hindumandirmn.org
Monthly abhishekam on the 1st Saturday of every month. Special poojas every Saturday during Ayyappa mandala season culminating in the ascent of the specially erected 18 steps on the 2nd Saturday of January of every years since 2001.(Contact K.G. Narayana 508 881 9585)