Mandala Masam, considered one of the most auspicious periods for devotees of Lord Sabarimala Ayyappa, is being observed with deep devotion across Mumbai and its suburbs. During this sacred season, several Ayyappa temples and spiritual organisations in the city are hosting Mandala Pooja festivals and related religious programmes, drawing large participation from devotees.
Various temples including those at Kharghar, Navi Mumbai, Vartak Nagar (Thane), Cherusabarimala (Nallasopara), Sabarigiri (Thane), Nilgiri Garden (Navi Mumbai), Vira Desai temple –Andheri West, and Belapur are conducting special poojas, homams, abhishekams, bhajans, cultural programmes and processions as part of the Mandala celebrations. Rituals such as Sarvaiswarya Pooja, Ashtadravya Homam, Panchavadyam, Thalapoli processions, discourses, Narayaniyam, Annadanam and Mahaprasadam distribution form an integral part of the observances.
With Mandala Pooja festivities still continuing at several centres, devotees are actively participating in the spiritual activities, reaffirming Mumbai’s vibrant Ayyappa devotional tradition during this sacred period.