Sabarimala Temple in Kerala is one of the most revered pilgrimage sites dedicated to Lord Ayyappa (the son of Hari and Hara, i.e., Vishnu and Shiva). Devotees must follow strict rules for the pilgrimage, including the famous 41-day vratham (vow/fast) and ascending the 18 sacred steps (Pathinettam Padi), which symbolize the path to moksha (liberation). Here’s a clear explanation in English. Press enter or click to view image in full size Why is the 41-Day Vratham Mandatory? Devotees undertaking the Sabarimala pilgrimage must observe a rigorous 41-day vratham (also called Mandala Vratham or Ayyappa Deeksha) before they can carry the sacred Irumudi (kettu) on their head and climb the holy steps for darshan. This vratham typically begins in the Malayalam month of Vrischikam (mid-November) when the Sun enters Scorpio and lasts for a Mandala period (approximately 41 days) until the Mandala Pooja. Key Reasons and Significance: Physical, Mental, and Spiritual Purification...
भारतीय संस्कृति, इतिहास, धर्म का दर्पण - भारत माता
भारत माता चैनल इस देश की संस्कृति को जीवित रखने की ओर एक पहल है। हमारा प्रयास है कि भारतीय इतिहास, संस्कृति, धर्म, व वेद पुराणों का ज्ञान जन-जन तक प्रेषित करें।