Ayyappa Deeksha - Rituals
Ayyappa Deeksha is the ritual undertaken by Devotees of Lord Ayyappa Swamy during Karthik masam.The deeksha begins on mandal puja and ends on Makar sankranti day.Many devotees under take this deeksha for 41 days.
The person who has visited Sabarimala for more than 18
years is allowed to initiate another person into the deeksha.The person who
visited Sabarimala for 18 years is called Guru Swamy. Usually the deeksha is
taken at the temple.The person who takes this deeksha are called Swamis.
- They
have to wear Black colour dress.
- They
will visit temple every day(any Temple).
- Avoid
using footwear.
- Avoid
Non-Vegeterian food.
- Many
Devotees will Sleep in temples at night.
- Take
bath in cold water in early morning.
- Always
Chant Mantras.
- They
have to Sleep in the floor.
- Celibacy
must be followed Strictly.
The deeksha is removed only after visiting the Sabarimala Ayyappa
Temple in Kerala and there after the devotee can resume normal life.
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