SVCC Campbell, in association with Ayyappa Samaaj, requests all devotees to participate in Ayyappa Mandala Puja 2012 events at the temple. Program5:00 PM Sankalpam5:10 PM Maala Dharana for Deeksha People5:15 PM Ayyappa Sahasranama6:15 PM Sahasranama Ends followed by Bhajans7:00 PM Bhajan Ends followed by Archana and Aarti7:30 PM Loka Veeram, Harivarasanam, and Theertha PrasadamKaartika / Vrishchika and Maargazhi / Dhanur are the most auspicious for Lord Ayyappa, during which period Mandala Puja is celebrated at Sabarimala. Devotees observe traditional austerities (vratham), which normally start from the first day of Kaartika/ Vrishchikam by wearing a Thulasi or a Rudraksha mala. After 41 days (on December 25th) the devotees end their vratham by carrying Irumudi and removing the maala.Note:Devotees interested in starting their Vratam (Maala Dhaarana), please send an email to ayyappasamaaj@gmail.com with your name, phone number, email address, and location.Please visit http://www.ayyappasamaaj.org to stay updated on the latest Ayyappa events .  FREE 0.00