Guest guest Posted January 16, 2004 Report Share Posted January 16, 2004 Ayyapan Mandala pooja: 14th jan 04 There was Mandala Pooja at Swamy Iyappan temple at Vengaleri village ( near Chennai) on 14th January 2004. Lots of devotees all ages, small,young and old did the padayatra ( walking for 4 hours )along the long stretch from Vengaleri to Baba at the Poorana Brahmam temple to Ramrajya Kelambakkam, amidst chants & songs of Swamiye Saranam Ayyapa.... Here is a link to see the Makara Jyothi at Sabarimala.( 14th January)http://www.sabarigiri.org/MAKARA%20JYOTHI.htm Makara Jyothi - 14th january 2004 It is believed that Ayyappan was born as progeny of the union of Vishnu and Shiva. Vishnu appeared as Mohini, the beautiful enchantress - the alluring damsel appearing at the time of the churning of the Ocean of Milk to entice the asuras and divide the nectar (Amrith) among the Devas themselves. Shiva succumbed to the beauty of Mohini and Ayyappan was born out of this union. Hence the name Hari Hara Putra - Hari (Vishnu), Hara (Shiva), Putra (son). Ayyappan is regarded as the third son of Shiva, the other two being Ganesha and Muruga. According to another legend, the asura Bhasmasura obtained a boon from Lord Shiva. Accordingly, whoever Bhasmasura touched on the head with his hand would be turned into ashes. To test the efficacy of this boon, Bhasmasura tried to touch the head of Shiva himself. The frightened Shiva sought help from Vishnu. In order to distract Bhasmasura, Vishnu appeared as the seductress Mohini in front of Bhasmasura. Bhasmasura lost control of his senses and asked Mohini to be his consort. Mohini agreed to his request on condition that he should promise her by touching his forehead that he would not take another wife. Bhasmasura readily agreed to this condition and promised her by touching on his forehead. Immediately, the boon given to him by Shiva became effective and Bhasmasura was reduced to a heap of ashes. Ayyappan was born on the auspicious day of Makara Sankranthi, when the star Uttrarn was on the ascendance. The miracle of the manifestation of a 'Jyothi' on the Makara Sankranthi Day every year from the Kantha Malai peaks at Sabari Malai is attributed the appearance of Swami Ayyappan to bless His devotees. This event is described as 'Makara Vilakku'. A special pooja is organised by devotees all over the world to celebrate the occasion which is known as the annual Makara Vilakku Pooja. This Pooja is held in the month of January between 12th and 14th; the last day of the celebration being Makara Sankranthi Day. Mandala Pooja extends to 41 days prior to Makara Sankranthi Day. Swamiyea.. Ayappa... ! Ayappa ..Swamiye.. Swamiye Saranam Ayyappa! Hema Hotjobs: Enter the "Signing Bonus" Sweepstakes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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