Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Dos and Dont's while taking Sabarimala Vratham - Things to know during Ayyapa Puja


Certain things in life are inherited from the traditions followed since ages without even they being written anywhere but passed on from generations to generations by following and practicing what is deemed right and religious required. Kerala and its traditional temples were known for their orthodox and highly traditional and conservative existence known to mankind. The sanctity and purity of these rituals make this an endearing saga and gives an enriched way of life. We all cannot be saints all through our life, but these norms make us to be living a divine and meaningful times atleast during those days when we follow some religious path towards saturation. Lord Ayyapa is a symbol of beginning and end, being the son of Maha Vishnu and Lord Shiva….and also being a brahmacharya god is said to be following the most difficult of rituals in offering prayers to him. Every step of this prayer have a meaning and a scientific reason if you look deeper into it. Mostly this is in line with what Muslims follow during Ramzan fasting and Christians during Lent days….every religion has certain things that tie up to a one single path of realizing god in any form….a supreme, unseen and unheard form of existence.
 
41 days of diskha is like a tapas. The do’s and don’t’s are set to keep the focus on the God and his ultimate goals of cleansing the human mind, physical body and inner soul. This puja actually creates a vibrations for better living and character recheck of the people. Though most of the process may seem difficult, the path is rough , yet the happiness of doing this makes it easy and attainable. As an ardent child devotee who only remembers her dad in the Ayyapa dress all her life, I thought this season of Sabrimala, is a time to recap some do’s and don’t’s.
 

 

 
The list of things to know during Sabarimala Vratham


 

 
1. Wear black clothes only. You can wear dark blue or orange once you complete few years of diskha and travel to sabarimala. The reason being that Ayappa having offered that his devotees will pay due respects to him and as well as to Sani Bhagawan during the diksha so that he would not trouble them Wearing footwear is also avoided and washing feet before entering house or any place is required.


 
2. Start and end the day by taking bath twice with head shower with cold water. Initially this would be difficult but being clean is next to godliness. Using fragrances is avoided and using home made products is recommended.

 
3. Eating self cooked or clean cooked food in separate utensils have to be practiced. Ladies cooking the food have to be . Food have to be vegetarian and full meal only during lunch. Evening prasadam should be a light meal and fruits.

 
4. Sleeping on the floor is a must and you can use bedsheet or blankets as needed.

 
5. Who can take up this diksha? And Why?

 
  • a. Men of all ages can take up this diksha
  • b. Women who have not attain puberty and who are elderly and have had their menopause.
  • c. This restriction is to follow the tradition that Ayyapa is a brahmacharya (bachelor god) and to maintain the focus and santity of the tradition followed in this temple.

 
6. Following bachelor or brahmacharya life through out this varatham. This would keep the devotees focused on the rituals and on god.

 
7. Tell saranugosha or Ayyapa saranam vili everyday morning and evening. People going together in the Sabarimala piligrimage keep telling this loudly during travel to make things easy, keep energy up and also to keep the fear of animals and darkness away. Saranam minchiya Saramu illiyeee (there is no big weapon than the saranu gosha)

 
8. No indulging in arguments, vulgar talks or watching movies. Keep practicing devotional songs and attend ayyapa bajans as much as possible keep the varatham in tact

 
9. Follow meditation to keep you calm and follow all the rituals with ease

 
10. Conduct Ayyapa puja at home atleast once and give annadhanam to poor during this pooja. Having a guruswamy do this at home is a blessing and making panchamrutham without even smelling the ingrediants before offering to god is important. Annadhanam is a important ritual and if not possible at home, you can distribute food to poor near the temples as well

 
11. Practice deeksha during the full mandalam of 41 days. Lot of people these days due to convenience do this for few days which is not right or maladaranam only during the pilgrimage. This will not give full benefits and it is important that giving time cleaning the mind and body during the puja days is very important.

 
12. First time travelers to sabarimala are called Kanniswamies and they follow that they are driving by the saranu gosha and not with the help of stick as they climb the forest hills to sabarimala. Stop at Erumely and play pettatuli (carnival dance) before proceeding to sabarimala. The first arrow from erumely to be placed in Saramkuthi alayam. There is a story that the year when there is no saramkuti from the first time traveler to sabarimala, that is when Lord Ayyapa will get married…..and the waiting continues but devotees don’t stop coming to Sabarimala

 
13. Do not indulge in any wrong doings, accepting bribes, indulging in violence or talking foul language. Do not drink or smoke.

 
14. Keeping modest way of life is the way to perform this puja. Don’t indulge in showing wealth during bhajans or puja at home. In the eyes of god, everyone is equal

 
15. Have all ingediants required for Irumudi and attend the irumudhi function with poise. As the family puts behind rice in your bag as you start to sabarimala, it means that you are actually leaving behind all your entanglements of life, including relationships and materialistic well being and surrending oneself to god.

 
16. Keeping away from attending death ceremonies, funerals and women during this time is required. In this vratham, one is far above all that is free from any kind of emotional entanglements and it is only to indicate that no one is above destiny and their own karma.

 
17. Visiting any local temple during the puja days once is recommended. In Chennai, every corner of the street have ganesha temples that can be visited.

 
18. Following all puja norms for mala removing after the pilgrimage is also recommended, It is not right to remove the mala once visit is completed before the 41 days is completed. And it has to be done with the help of guruswamy only or in the ayyapa temple when the vratham is completed.

 

 

 
My personal experience with the Lord is that whoever believes in him, he will take care of them….Who ever tries to test this whole thing and do it for name sake and try to not mind any of these is also not forgiven. The meaning is that don’t do something that you cant do with 100% dedication. Even if it means a prayer to god!

 

 

 
Let Lord Ayyapan bless you all for the healthy, wealthy and problem free life. Swamiye Saranam Ayyappa.

 

 

 

134 comments:

Senthil said...

Hello,

Thanks for the write up, This helps me to reiterate my fasting norms and to make things clear. Praise Lord!

Senthil said...

Thanks a lot for writing this.
Now it makes very clear about the fasting

Unknown said...

Thanks for the information...for me this iss 2year mala.1st year iI wored obly9days so this year I'm doing fir41days

Unknown said...

Thanks for the information...for...itt will helpful.. During my this year vratha

Mahesh said...

Thanks a Lot for your Write-up. May God Bless you.

Jeya Balan said...

Good info guide for who wants to become as Kanisamy ... Swamye Saranam Ayyappa.

Anonymous said...

Why no smoking? can you provide some details.. I am a heavy smoker. I have put on maale but not able to resist smoking and its been a great difficulty..

Adarsh said...

Why no smoking? can you provide some details.. I am a heavy smoker. I have put on maale but not able to resist smoking and its been a great difficulty..

Anonymous said...

adash..you must avoid it 4 those days..

Sarath said...

U gav me a xact idea abt 41 days vyratham....thanx ..

scorpiolicious said...

Y do family members also fast along??

InnerEmotions said...

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Unknown said...

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Anonymous said...

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Krupal said...

Hi friends, can you please let me know if we can use soap and shampoos during deeksha time? I heard that we should not use them , but my question is that how can be keep hygenic/clean without using them?

venkat said...

I want to know for how many days it should follow minimum and maximum days?

geoffnmoni said...

Is use of social media, like FB whatsapp etc allowed during this.

Anonymous said...

Is use of social media, like FB whatsapp etc allowed during this.

Jeyakumar said...

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Unknown said...

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adarshsk said...

Thank u sir, thanks a lot. God bless you and your family.

Anonymous said...

i done some mistaken un told mistake i cant control my self i done it for four times i dono whats going to been happen but i am so sorry for what i did sorry ayyappa

Unknown said...

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Unknown said...

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Unknown said...

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Anonymous said...

Dear Anonymous,
HE know your you are imperfect and keep asking for forgiveness each time you make those mistake. He is a graceful god, and over time, you will find the strength to give up your mistake altogether.
Do not for one moment think that he is far away from you just because you are full of mistakes.
He is a kaliyugavarathan and he knows our weaknesses living in this mortal world. No matter what, trust that he will stand by you, because He loves us, even when we err. But of course, you must try and keep trying to ask to change your self, and ask Ayyappa for strength to overcome your temptations.

munna said...

Thank you so much for such a good things you have shared.

Anonymous said...

If my wife is in dates...can i speak to her?

Anonymous said...

You are right about me testing and questioning the beliefs. I did that. I failed miserably. I tried keeping the vrutham again. But there is one particular aspect am not able to control. I gave in. I still have my mala on. But am scared to go ahead with the visit. Being at kanni swami at 29 is becoming very difficult. I wholeheartedly repent the act. Can i fall on Ayyappa's feet during sarvaprayashchitham during erumudi kettu. I desperately want to see the Lord and ask for his forgiveness and blessings

godblessus said...

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Unknown said...

Who ever tries to test this whole thing and do it for name sake and try to not mind any of these is also not forgiven.. God is here to forgive and help people.. If there is not forgiveness by god.. Then he becomes human..

Unknown said...

Who ever tries to test this whole thing and do it for name sake and try to not mind any of these is also not forgiven.. God is here to forgive and help people.. If there is not forgiveness by god.. Then he becomes human..

Anonymous said...

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Anonymous said...

Hi thank u for ur information. I would like to know if it is fine for me to go to sabarimala when my wife is pregnant

Anonymous said...

It is fine to wear mala when your wife is pregnant, but if she is in 9 or 10 month you must be aware that if she gives birth you should remove mala and then only you should see her or your child and you should not go to sabari malai that time

Anonymous said...

Lord ayyappa knws d truth n lies behind us. 1 way r d othr, he ll change us into a new fruit. If v do mistake knowingly, its his duty in correcting us. Do bare d difctly in viratham n focus al ur energies into devotion n find a way into geting hapines and peace thru him! :) Swamy saranam.

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Anonymous said...

My job needs shaving daily. Can I do this during 41 days of vrutham?

Unknown said...

swamy saranam.. don't play jokes with God,your life may become miserable. unknown mistakes can be forgiven but knowingly repeating mistakes and seeking forgiveness is not Ryte ..

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Thank you. Swamiye Saranam Ayappa

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Anonymous said...

If we see some violence 🎥 like 18ex what can I do to say sorry

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Anonymous said...

Is it tat v hv to remove mala or do something like that...can v pray to Ayyapa....pls say I'm worried

Unknown said...

Im a kanniswami who going to first time to sabari malai.

I'm following my friend to malai. My question is he bring me via small distance route. I heard from a lot of people that kanni swami must go via long route.

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kindly advice.

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Unknown said...

My husband wish to take diksha this year but his brother wife is pregnant of 9 months can he take mala

Anonymous said...

My husband wish to take diksha but his brother wife is pregnant of 9 months can he take mala

Vish Nair said...

Thanks for the knowledge and information regarding the Vratam.

Unknown said...

41 minimum maximum is your whole life

Unknown said...

Thanks a lot.. Much needed for me at this time

Anonymous said...

When we are doing Ayyapswamy vartham we can do ekadashi vartham it is good Guruji plz tell me

Anonymous said...

Swamiye saranam ayyappa!
I am a kanniswamy...
I have started my viratham 6days ago,and till now i have followed the rules properly like waking up early in the morning,bathing in cold water,eating twice a day,going to temple twice a day,chanting saranam ayyappa most of the time...

But one bad thing happened to me today early morning while sleep...i found that my sperm ejaculated while i am sleeping
I am feeling very bad that i lost my brammacharya viratham...
But i didn't do it intentionally..
What should i do now??
Shall i continue my viratham or am i not eligible to undergo viratham furter?
Please help me by giving a clear solution

Anonymous said...

My wife was aborted last week when can i go for sabarimala.

Unknown said...

My wife is pregnant now during 4 month can I do Ayyappa deeksha,some body saying don’t do some body saying u can do I am confused please give me correct solution friends please

ashok said...

Can we wear slippers during the viratham.

ashok said...

Can we wear slippers during the viratham.

Akhil Vijay said...

Thanks for the article. Helped me a lot. Thank you very much once again.

Anonymous said...

I am not in vratha, but going to Sabarimala, at erumallei during sleep got wet dream...now what to do

Anonymous said...

Is there any problem if there is accidental ejaculation during vrat?

Anonymous said...

I've been working in night shifts and I've read that a person who took maladharanam should do pooja before the sunrise and after sunset. But I do the pooja at 10.30 in the morning and carry out the evening pooja after 6pm. Is that wrong and will it have any repurcussions? Also, I'm short tempered and easily lose my composure when triggered and talk ill about others... But repent doing that. Also my thoughts are sometimes impure... I'm afraid of the consequences. Can you please tell if I'll be forgiven.

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Kirthi Shetty said...

Well written . Was searching few articles on Dos n Donts . This is helpful.

Thankyou

Swamiye Sharanam Ayappa

Kirthi Shetty said...

Well written . Was searching few articles on Dos n Donts . This is helpful.

Thankyou

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Santosh said...

Thank you for your write-up,Its really help for me and all the first timers, God Bless You, Swamye Saranam Ayyappa.

Unknown said...

Sir,you need to stay away from all those products intoxicating your body.The pleasure for tobacco will spoil your Vritham.Many don't understand this thing even few Gurusamies.

Anonymous said...

Can i add a few words. Early morning and evening when you leave for the temple [ walking ] , ie after shower, you are not suppose to touch anyone .If someone touches you on the way, you need to go back and take a shower again. Before you eat, one of your family members will get you some water directly from the well [ if possible ] and you need to take some water in your hand ,pray, then move your hand around the plate or leaf thrice and slowly let the water out of your hand. Married man should keep away from wife and young women. Death or birth , Ayyappas won't enter that house. Once you start the wrath, you are Ayyappan yourself. Everyone will address you as swamy or Ayyappa.

The real women devotees doesn't wanna enter the temple. It's the activists who want to enter the temple without even carrying irumudikette. The present situation is really painful for us too [ i am a women ] The case wasn't represented to the court properly.

siva Konar said...

My wife's grandpa expired today at our village and I have not wear mala yet, but started fasting from 16th of Nov 2018. Can you please advise me that what can I do further.

Anonymous said...

My wife's gradpa expired today at our hometown and I have not wear mala yet, but started fast from 16th of Nov 2018. Can you please advise me that what can I do further.

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Pls help me i wearing malai 7day ready .this morning suddenley sprem come out.what i can do

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Im kannisami.this morning sleeping time i come out sprm.ayyappan malai can wearing .pls help me

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Unknown said...

I lost my bag on traveling to Sabarimala is it good or bad

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I lost my bag at Dharmasthala on traveling to Sabarimala is it good or bad

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Hi need a quick support pls help
I am newly married . Every year I use go to sabarimala now asusal I put and am in virtham but am not able to control my sens ! But we have plan to yarthra by Jan what to do now please help sam

Anonymous said...

Swami saranam this is my third time mala completed 34days all of sudden my mind is out of control and i dnt know what happened with me and suddenly started mastrubating and removed mala
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Unknown said...

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Anonymous said...

some inadvertent or malevolent people are putting messages like they lost control and they did this and that ...looks like it's communist agenda to mock our hindu rituals and God. let's just ignore them. why should anyone pretend to wear malla when they can not control themselves . God has immense limit to forgive also to strike you if you are wicked in life . do not enter this forum with such mindset ...pls leave is bakhtha of swamy ayyapa alone !

Unknown said...

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Can i go for movies while wearing maalai

Unknown said...

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This my first time I have an anquestion

Can I speak to girls on those days

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My husband is performing ayyappa vratham, in this case can I (his spouse) visit a newborn house.

Andy said...

If you going to do this pilgrimage do you need to go in bare feet

Andy said...

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Gokul C said...

Swami, I am on my 41 day viratham to lord Ayyappa, during my virtual, my neighbor came back from Sabarimala and he offered the Lord's prasadam,can I take the prasadam,some ayyappa says that since I am on viratham to the lord ayyappa and to go on a pilgirimage to Sabarimala, I should not take it from others, pls guide me.

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Anonymous said...

Can we mastrubate during Swami mala for controlling thoughts and to maintain focus on ?

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Anonymous said...

Swamy sharanam ,

Swamy can we wear normal dress during duty when I am in Ayappa Swami fasting.

Please give suggestions

Anonymous said...

What to do when this happen

Anonymous said...

Ghj

Anonymous said...

Forgive yourself and never repeat it

Anonymous said...

Ayyapa l did two mistakes but l can’t tell it l am kannya swami me wearing first time mala how to rectifi my mistakes

Anonymous said...

Swamy saranam,
It's a weird question, But I have to know this.
During , Ayyappa deeshka , I was sleeping at night , A wet dreams came out while sleeping , suddenly sperm fallen. Is there any wrong in that. Please answer this.

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Swamy saranam,
It's a weird question, But I have to know this.
During , Ayyappa deeshka , I was sleeping at night , A wet dreams came out while sleeping , suddenly sperm fallen. Is there any wrong in that. Please answer this.

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Even in was about to ask about, I you know could you plz . Answer any one??

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Anonymous said...

Is mastrubution wrong or a bad practice while we are in vratham, has mastribution reduces the desires, if any one was in online plz help,Me out with the solution.

Vivek said...

Is mastribution bad practicd in ayyappa deeksha / vratham