About Mandala Pooja
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Mandala Pooja at Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple is observed on 11th or 12th day during Dhanu Masam. Mandala Pooja is the last day of 41 days long austerity observed by devotees of Lord Ayyappa. 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 most famous events at Sabarimala Ayyappa temple when the temple is kept open for devotees for most of the days.
Deities & divine forms
Lord Ayyappa is one of the most popular deities worshipped in Hinduism. Lord Ayyappa is also known as Lord Ayyappan and Swami Ayyappa. In Hindu scriptures, Lord Ayyappa is described as the son of Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu's Mohini incarnation. 1. Om Mahashastre Namah। 2. Om Mahadevaya Namah। 3. Om Mahadevasutaya Namah। ... 107. Om Bhagavate Namah। 108. Om Bhaktavatsalaya Namah। Mantra and Names of Lord Dharmashasta Ayyappan are given on this page with recitation video. 1. Om Mahashastre Namah। 2. Om Vishvashastre Namah। 3. Om Lokashastre Namah। ... 107. Om Sanakadimunishreshthastutyaya Namah। 108. Om Hariharatmajaya Namah। Mantra and Names of Harihara Putra Lord Ayyappan are given on this page with recitation video.
How to celebrate Mandala Pooja 2026
Mandala Pooja is the last day of 41 days long austerity observed by devotees of Lord Ayyappa. 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 most famous events at Sabarimala Ayyappa temple when the temple is kept open for devotees for most of the days. Lord Ayyappa is one of the most popular deities worshipped in Hinduism. Lord Ayyappa is also known as Lord Ayyappan and Swami Ayyappa. In Hindu scriptures, Lord Ayyappa is described as the son of Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu's Mohini incarnation.
Mandala Pooja 2026 — FAQs
Mandala Pooja and for Diu, Daman and Diu, India is observed on 2026-12-27.
Mandala Pooja at Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple is observed on 11th or 12th day during Dhanu Masam.
