The Sahar Shiva Parvati Ganapathi Ayyappa Temple, Mumbai has announced a series of devotional programmes as part of the Mandalakalam celebrations. Daily Ganapathi Homam is being performed every morning, followed by bhajans in the evenings, attracting devotees from across the region.
The major Mandala Pooja programmes will be held from December 16 to 20, featuring various abhishekams, special rituals, and devotional music programmes.
Highlights of the Celebrations are: On
December 16, 8:00 PM: Mumbai Sarathi’s Kuttichathan drama,
December 17, 8:00 PM: Nritha Shilpam (Classical dance presentation)
December 19, 7:30 AM: Bhagavatha Parayanam
1:00 Pm:Lunch(Annadanam)
8:00 PM: Ottamthullal,
December 20 –
7:30 AM: Laksharchana
6:00 PM onwards Ayyapparatha Procession,
8:00 PM: Bhajan,
10:15 PM: Deeparadhana
followed by: Annadanam and distribution of Prasadam
The temple committee has invited all devotees to participate in the Mandalakalam festivities and receive the blessings of Lord Ayyappa.