Mandalakala Pooja
MalayalamAlso known as: Mandala Pooja
Mandalakala Pooja
About Mandalakala Pooja
Mandalakala Pooja is performed at the end of the 41-day Mandala Kalam period, just before the Makaravilakku festival at Sabarimala.
Devotees complete their vratham and perform special pujas at Ayyappa temples to mark the conclusion of their spiritual journey.
The pooja involves offering the Irumudi (sacred bundle) to Lord Ayyappa and receiving his blessings.
This day marks the transition from the Mandala Kalam penance to the celebration of Makaravilakku.
Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules
Devotees complete their 41-day vratham and perform the concluding pooja.
- Complete the 41-day Mandala vratham.
- Prepare the Irumudi (sacred bundle) for Sabarimala.
- Perform the concluding Mandala pooja at the local temple.
- Begin the journey to Sabarimala for Makaravilakku.
Parana (Breaking Fast) Note: The vratham is formally concluded with the Mandalakala Pooja.
Puja Samagri & Ritual Steps
- Prepare the Irumudi with offerings for Lord Ayyappa.
- Perform the concluding Mandala pooja at the local temple.
- Offer prayers and seek blessings for the Sabarimala journey.
- Begin the pilgrimage to Sabarimala.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The Irumudi is a sacred bundle carried by Ayyappa devotees to Sabarimala, containing offerings for Lord Ayyappa.
Note: All timings are represented in 24-hour notation in local time of the selected location with DST adjustment (if applicable).
Hours which are past midnight are suffixed with next day date. In Panchang, a day starts and ends with local sunrise.
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