Thiru.Aravind Subramanyam talks on Sabarimala Temple, its Traditions & Makara Jyothi |Sastha Worship

Aravind Subramanyam, popularly known as Sastha Aravind, has written around 10 books about Lord Sastha, noteworthy among them is the magnum opus Shri Maha Sastha Vijayam. He has done extensive research on Sastha worship over the past 22 years and has published many research articles and books in the fields of education, religion, Indian heritage, puranas and devi worship. About Sabarimala Temple: Sabarimala Sree Dharma Sastha Temple, dedicated to Lord Ayyappa, is the most famous and prominent among all the Sastha temples in Kerala. The temple is situated on a hilltop (about 3000 feet above sea level) named Sabarimala in Pathanamthitta district, which is unique. The temple is open to people belonging to all religions. There is a place near the temple; east of Sannidhanam (the abode of Lord Ayyappa), dedicated to Vavar (a close friend of Lord Ayyappa) which is called Vavaru Nada, an epitome of religious harmony. Another unique aspect of this temple is that it is not open throughout the year. It is open for worship only during the days of Mandalapooja, Makaravilakku, Vishu and also during the first day of every Malayalam month. It is said that the pilgrims have to observe celibacy for 41 days before going to Sabarimala. Pilgrims take the traditional forest routes as well as the one from Pamba which is less physically challenging to reach the temple. Source: https://sabarimala.kerala.gov.in/abou... Other Related Sabarimala Videos: Karimala -    • LIVE Sabarimala Traditional Route - KARIMA...   Karivalam Thodu -    • Live Sabarimala Traditional Path - Karival...   Azhtha to Mukkuzhy -    • Sabarimala Traditional Path - Part IV - Az...   Azhutha Malai Trek -    • Sabarimala Traditional Route Part 3 - Azhu...   Azhutha River -    • Sabarimala Traditional Route (AZHUTHA TREK...   Erumeli -    • Sabarimala Yatra  - Traditional Path (Part...   Pamba to Sannidhanam -    • LIVE Sabarimala Yatra PAMBA - SANNIDHANAM ...   Specialty of Sabarimala Temple -    • LIVE SABARIMALA YATRA to Lord Ayyappa Sann...   Aravind Subramanyam Talks on Sabarimala Temple -    • Thiru.Aravind Subramanyam talks on Sabarim...   #MaharaJyoti #MaharaSankaranti #SabarimalaTemple #Pambariver #Lordayyappa #Sabarimalai