SWAMIYEEI SARANAMAYYAPPA....! MALAD AYYAPPA TEMPLE, ABODE OF LORD AYYAPPAN ON EARTH....! Even if you are remotely acquainted with Hindu culture, religion or mythology, the name "Malad Ayyappan" should strike a familiar chord with you. A thriving township in Malad East, Mumbai Suburban district of Maharashtra state in the western region of India, its scenic beauty and serenity are breath taking. However, today Malad Ayyappa Temple is synonymous with the Lord Sastha or Malad Ayyappa Temple, located there so that when anybody says he is going to Malad Ayyappa Temple, it is understood that it may be to this famous temple. An insight into the temple and its presiding deity would be pertinent here for your benefit. Adorned with the holy tulasi (Basil) garland, and pearl necklace the Lord here appears in all radiance - a mere glimpse, and your search for spirituality has found its meaning. The Ayyappa Temple in the Kurar village of Malad East in Mumbai Suburban district of Maharashtra state is one of the famous Ayyappa temples in India. The others are Sabarimala in Kerala & some others around India. Of course there are many other famous ones of Ayyappan as well as of Sastha but these are considered to be the most popular. Even though the idol in Malad Ayyappa Temple is that of Sree Dharma Sastha, it is still known as Ayyappa temple since the boy Manikandan (Lord Ayyappan) is always playing with in the temple precincts. Malad Ayyappa Temple is known as the abode of Ayyappan on earth. SWAMY SARANAM !
Posted on: Tue, 10 Sep 2013 16:56:27 +0000
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