Lord Ayyappan, a revered deity in Hinduism, is worshiped as the epitome of virtue, celibacy, and devotion. His home at Sabarimala, Kerala, is a sacred pilgrimage site, especially during the revered Mandala season. Mandala Pooja marks the last day of a 41-day fasting period observed by Lord Ayyappa’s devotees. The austerity commences 41 days prior to Mandala Puja, starting on the first day of Viruchikam Masam in the Malayalam Calendar.
Arulmigu Sri Ayyappaswamy Devasthanam which is located near Batu Caves temple, stands as a renowned sanctuary dedicated to Lord Ayyappan in Malaysia. This divine place holds significant prominence, drawing Ayyappan devotees from across the region, particularly during the months spanning from November to January as they will wear Maalai during the period.
Situated near the iconic Batu Caves, the Arulmigu Sri Ayyappapaswamy Devasthanam is a cherished destination that resonates with spiritual seekers and followers of Lord Ayyappan. The temple had its grand kumbabishegam ceremony last weekend(19th November 2023).The creation of this majestic structure involved a cost of RM2,300,000 for carving this temple beautifully.
There were a flock of devotees gathered for the temple kumbabishegam ceremony. Hosted under the leadership of the Temple President, Mr Uwaraja Kuppusamy, the ceremony was graced by the presence of Datuk Seri M. Saravanan along with other important guests.
Vanakkam Malaysia stated that Datuk Seri Saravanan stated that, the moment we say about temple of Ayyappan devotees, the first temple will come to our mind is this Batu Caves Sri Ayyappaswamy Devasthanam. The temple president Mr Uwaraja Kuppusamy was delighted to witness the presence of thousands of devotees at the temple. He stated that the crowd was beyond their expectation.
Arulmigu Sri Ayyappaswamy Devasthanam actively contributes to charitable endeavors, extending support to underprivileged Indian students and citizens. This commitment goes beyond its role as a religious institution, portraying the temple as a compassionate and socially engaged entity.
Source: Vanakkam Malaysia
