Can I wear ayyappa Mala If wife is pregnant?

Yes, you can do it when you are pregnant. I did the Puja every Thursday during my entire pregnancy. There are no hardcore rules to do this puja. You can happily do the Puja and get the blessings of Sai baba.

Why ladies should not go to Sabarimala?

One legend says that Lord Ayyappa does not receive menstruating women in the temple in honour of Malikapurathamma – a lady-demon who was defeated by Ayyappa after which she proposed marriage to him. The Lord had set the condition that he would marry her the day devotees stop visiting him at Sabarimala.

Can I go to Sabarimala alone?

Hello, You can go to Sabaraimala alone. Reach Pamba and after your bath (rain permitting, police officials may not allow if the river is in spate.), go to Pamaba Ganapathy Kovil and do kettunira. From there, you can trek to Sannidhanam.

Can we visit Sabarimala without Irumudi?

3 answers. You can go to Sabarimalai without even wearing the Mala or having irumudi kettu. You won’t be able to climb the holy 18 steps without both of these. In virtual queue there are no such restrictions.

Why do we fast for 41 days in Sabarimala?

Vratham is a 41-day fast which is performed by all devotees to show love to Lord Ayyappa. During this fast, devotees cannot mourn death. It is also said that a devotee cannot enter a house where a child has taken birth. It is believed that those who can perform this fast could go there.

Why Pregnant ladies should not go to temple?

Infants may pass stools or urinate that is considered making temple unclean. Pregnant women because if they have emergencies it will also make temple unclean. There is also some belief that pregnant ladies at temples at certain times can attract spirits. Hence it is considered unsafe.

Who is the wife of Lord Ayyappa?

Ayyappan temples typically show him as a celibate yogi. A few important temples such as the one at Achankovil Sree Dharmasastha Temple near Travancore, however, depict him as a married man with two wives Poorna and Pushkala, as well as a son Satyaka.

Is Sabarimala a tantric temple?

Sabarimala is a tantric tradition. The three types of human nature are classified in Hinduism as sattva (spiritual), rajasa (majestic) and tamasa (base). Lord Ayyappa is supposed to possess sankarshana shakti that is extremely powerful.

Can we visit Sabarimala without virtual Q?

As per the official website sabarimala.kerala.gov.in, It is open for worship only during Mandalapooja, Makaravilakku, Vishu and during the first day of every Malayalam month. Therefore, the people want to Book their Queue (Q) using the portal.

Is ayyappa married?

Can we sleep during Ayyappa Deeksha?

The devotees usually won’t shave the beard or cut his hair during the period. He is also supposed to avoid all luxuries and sleep on the floor. He can’t attend funerals during the period.