Mandala Puja is a significant event in the religious history of South India. Mandala Puja is an essential custom saw at the Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple in Kerala. Mandala puja also signify 41 days of austere behaviour wherein you have to manage very strict behaviour. The day of Mandala Puja marks the finish of the 41 days in length somberness that is seen by the supporters or aficionados of Lord Ayyappa. People of the region wait ardently whole year for the holy period to start. The devotees who performed austerities are referred as ‘Swami’ or ‘Ayyappan ’ during this period. It is important to pray twice daily. Special ceremonies are organized at Guruvayur temple. During the period of Mandala Puja, devotees need to keep their body as well as mind clean and they must completely shun the worldly pleasures. All women aged between 1-9 years and above 50 can consider being pure enough to do the Mandala Puja.
Mandala Puja 2022 Date :
Name of festival | Day | Date of festival |
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Mandala Puja | Thursday | 17 November 2022 |
The fasting begins 41 days before Mandala Puja i.e. on the first day of Vrishchikam Masam according to Malayalam Calendar. Mandala Puja and Makar Vilakku are the two famous occasion at Sabarimala Ayyappa temple when the temple is kept open for devotees for most of the days.