tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-50549732782425019952024-03-14T00:39:05.985+05:30NEERVILAKOM SREE AYYAPPA TEMPLEIt is very difficult to give a short description about Neervilakom Ayyappa Temple and my knowledge is not enough to describe about this temple. But I think this blog will be hepful to all ayyappa devotees and the intention is to give a picture about this temple to the devotees from Tamil Nadu & Karnataka who arrives at Chengannur at the time of sabarimala pilgrimage.Anandhu Nilakkalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15542085398150846823noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054973278242501995.post-55675954052020627652012-11-28T11:58:00.004+05:302022-05-26T12:32:08.608+05:30Mandala Pooja Mandala Pooja
celebrations continues for a period of 41 days beginning from first day of the
Malayalam month of Vrishchikam (November-December) and culminating on eleventh
day of Dhanu (December-January). During this period devotees make a pilgrimage
to the famous shrine of Lord Ayyappa at Sabarimala. As a tradition, those
visiting Sabarimala from nearby places will come to Neervilakom Ayyappa Anandhu Nilakkalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15542085398150846823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054973278242501995.post-59913996700003853182012-10-06T15:23:00.005+05:302022-05-26T12:33:20.897+05:30Ulikuthal Pooja of new Pallivilakku
Pallivilakku
ritual is a part of the annual uthram festival in Neervilakom Ayyappa temple.
Thousands of lamps will be lighted on the wooden chariot-like lamp posts,
which will be moved to the gate way of temple by devotees on their
shoulders. The construction of the new pallivilakku is in process and the
temple governing body invites contribution from devotees for its timely
Anandhu Nilakkalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15542085398150846823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054973278242501995.post-73323662956269409632011-11-26T20:45:00.001+05:302022-05-26T12:04:06.659+05:30NSS KARAYOGAM EXECUTIVE COMMITTE MEMBERSThe Neervilakom Ayyappa Temple is governed by an elected group from the 1741 NSS karayogam members in Neervilakom. One member from each Nair family residing in Neervilakom can become member in Karyogam by obtaining a membership. The karayogam committee is the authorized body which is responsible for looking the day to affairs of the temple. Unlike from the previous years the current Anandhu Nilakkalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15542085398150846823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054973278242501995.post-80693239881526418682011-07-24T11:27:00.001+05:302011-07-24T11:28:29.175+05:30Ramayana MasamRamayana Masam in Kerala is observed in the Malayalam month Karkidakam (July – August). In 2011, the Ramayana Masam begins on July 17 and ends on August 16. The reading of the Ramayan begins on the first day of the month and is completely read by last day of the month.On all days in the month, the Epic Ramayana is read in Neervilakom Ayyappa Temple. The holy book of Ramayana is recitedAnandhu Nilakkalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15542085398150846823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054973278242501995.post-3354125129058835422011-03-20T10:39:00.004+05:302011-03-20T11:31:41.075+05:30Uthram 2011Anandhu Nilakkalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15542085398150846823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054973278242501995.post-36253531306207161352010-06-12T21:10:00.002+05:302010-06-12T21:36:11.576+05:30UTHRAM 2010Anandhu Nilakkalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15542085398150846823noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054973278242501995.post-37901572476300779582010-06-07T11:39:00.001+05:302010-06-07T19:48:45.049+05:30Geeta Jnana YagnamGeeta Jnana Yajnam
"SREEMATH BHAGAVATH GEETHA JNANA YAJNAM" is the third important festival of the Neervilakom Ayyappa Temple.
The Haindava Seva Samithi, Neervilakom is elaborately conducting the meet every year during the first week of May. The week - long annual religious meet will start on May 1. Geeta Jnana Yajnam is conducted under the guidance of Swami Anandhu Nilakkalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15542085398150846823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054973278242501995.post-15105503786772522012010-06-06T15:30:00.004+05:302010-06-06T19:13:11.432+05:30The main access to Neervilakom templeThe main access to Neervilakom temple
Distance to nearby places (approximate)Chengannur railway station = 5kms.Aranmula = 7 kms.Kozhencherry = 10 kms.Kidangannur = 7 kms
Coming from Chengannur : - Chengannur - Arattupuzha - Neervilakom. Bus service is available upto Arattupuzha . From there autorikshaws and taxi cars are available to reach Neervilakom.
Coming from Anandhu Nilakkalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15542085398150846823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054973278242501995.post-35587531389904421382010-06-06T11:25:00.019+05:302010-06-07T20:32:03.055+05:30EDUCATION KIT DISTRIBUTION @ YAJNAM.Anandhu Nilakkalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15542085398150846823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054973278242501995.post-62637832844215696302010-03-03T19:19:00.004+05:302010-03-03T19:21:52.285+05:30SAPTHAHAM 2010Anandhu Nilakkalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15542085398150846823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054973278242501995.post-15330922151992956012010-03-01T13:56:00.004+05:302010-03-03T18:59:48.179+05:30Sapthaham 2010Anandhu Nilakkalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15542085398150846823noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054973278242501995.post-78156183385745452282009-10-09T10:35:00.005+05:302009-10-09T10:45:07.151+05:30Sapthaham - 2009 Rukmini swayamvaram - 2009.... Anandhu Nilakkalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15542085398150846823noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054973278242501995.post-27439368011077808902009-07-18T10:47:00.008+05:302009-07-27T20:34:35.415+05:30PENSION & DEVELOPMENT PLANThe 1741 NSS Karayogam aim to extend a helping hand and support to forward community members and families who look out for assistance of various sorts. It varies from monetary, medical aid and even care for the very old. The suggestion put forward by the Karayogam Managing Committee has been greeted gladly by every karayogam members and appreciated them on their interest in this matter. The Anandhu Nilakkalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15542085398150846823noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054973278242501995.post-43590018114330163052009-01-15T18:53:00.016+05:302009-07-18T13:07:51.904+05:30Introduction. "SWAMIYE SARANAM AYYAPPA".It is very difficult to give a short description about Neervilakom Ayyappa Temple and I'm not enough to describe about this temple. But I think this blog will be hepful to all ayyappa devotees and the intention is to give a picture about this temple to the devotees from Tamil Nadu & Karnataka who arrives at Chengannur at the time of sabarimala pilgrimage. As Anandhu Nilakkalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15542085398150846823noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054973278242501995.post-47193367005781253082009-01-15T18:47:00.001+05:302009-07-02T19:41:05.182+05:30Melshanthi of Neervilakom Ayyappa temple . Shri Reghupathy thirumeni.Anandhu Nilakkalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15542085398150846823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054973278242501995.post-8440489027579458462009-01-10T20:54:00.003+05:302009-09-13T09:51:54.994+05:30Governing body.The Neervilakom Ayyappa Temple is governed by an elected group from the 1741 NSS karayogam members residing in Neervilakom. The karayogam committe is the authorized body which is responsible for looking the day to affairs of the temple. The current Karayogam committe is headed byPresidentMr.T.R. Vasudevan Pillai SecretaryMr. M.P Gopakumar NairTresurerMr. A.N. VijayakumarTaluk Union Anandhu Nilakkalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15542085398150846823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054973278242501995.post-8243763179175637632008-09-07T10:18:00.002+05:302008-09-07T10:19:35.475+05:30Palli Vilakku This fiesta of lights is part of the Pallivilakku ritual, held as part of the annual Uthram festival of Neervilakom Ayyappa temple. Thousands of lamps will be lighted on the intricate wooden chariot-like lamp post, which can be moved with the help of thousands of devotees. The shells of Marotti (Hydnocarpus pentandra) fruit will be filled with natural oil to light lamps on these huge lamp post. Anandhu Nilakkalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15542085398150846823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054973278242501995.post-51120174568947740472008-09-07T10:16:00.003+05:302008-09-07T10:18:03.654+05:30Anpoly Anpoly is an important offering to Ayyappa at the time of festival. Ayyappa is brought towards a specially erected pandal (Anpoly pandal) to offer five "paras"(old conventional device to measure paddy) filled with paddy, rice, avil, malar, and plantain fruit. Pandal is decorated with flowers. Flowers in large quantity are spread and fifteen nilavilakku are placed in a specially arranged manner. Anandhu Nilakkalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15542085398150846823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054973278242501995.post-36378601516855707532008-09-07T10:14:00.003+05:302008-09-07T10:15:34.974+05:30Thirumunpil Vela The ritual Velakali is performed in the temple courtyard. It is begun with the deity taken out in a procession on a Jeevitha. This is called Thirumumbil Vela which literally means that the performance is in front of the deity. If this ritual is performed near the temple pond, it is called Kulathilvela. The dancers numbering fifteen or more are dressed up like traditional soldiers with colourful Anandhu Nilakkalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15542085398150846823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054973278242501995.post-90866353531464726302008-09-07T10:12:00.000+05:302008-09-07T10:13:56.323+05:30Ammankudam The devotees of Bhagavathy perform a ritual dance known as Ammankudam. It's also known as karagatto or karakam thullal. They place pots on their heads and do a fine balancing act as they dance. The name Ammankudam comes from the words "Amman" as in "Mother" or “Goddess" and "Kudam" meaning pots. These pots are generally filled in with sacred substances used for the worship such as water, Anandhu Nilakkalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15542085398150846823noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054973278242501995.post-6578771175468164292008-09-07T10:10:00.002+05:302008-09-07T10:11:58.481+05:30Kavadiyattam The climax of the festival is Kavadiyattom. Kavadiyattam conducts commonly in Subramanian temples. Neervilakom temple is belongs to lord Ayyappa, even though this temple conducts kavadiyattam. The group of devotees wearing Kavi or Black costumes with ash smeared all over the body, dance in a frenzy carrying Kavadis on their shoulders. Kavadis are colourful bow shaped wooden structures raising Anandhu Nilakkalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15542085398150846823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054973278242501995.post-11306627761016679922008-09-07T10:08:00.001+05:302008-09-07T10:09:53.171+05:30Jeevida EzhunnellathuJeevida ezhunnallathu as part of the 11-day annual festival at the Lord Ayyappa Temple at Neervilakom, held with religious fervour in the day of Uthram. Jeevatha is a familiar feature of Neervilakom Temple Festival. The jeevatha is decorated with red velvet cloth and copper plates that are embossed with symbols of the moon and an image of the deity. Creating the jeevatha is the most sacred of Anandhu Nilakkalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15542085398150846823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054973278242501995.post-80193148055873260292008-09-07T10:06:00.002+05:302008-09-07T10:08:08.393+05:30Kodiyettam Kodiyettam is a ritual performed in the temples, which mark the beginning of a festival in Temple. The term kodiyettam means flag hoisting. There is flag post (Kodimaram) in between Temple and Anakkottil to perform this ceremonious flag hoisting. The Trikodi (flag hoisted to mark the start of a festival) is made of velvet in red, green, yellow, blue and white designs. There are specific Anandhu Nilakkalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15542085398150846823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054973278242501995.post-51811484251075882652008-09-06T14:17:00.000+05:302008-09-06T14:17:53.806+05:30Neervilakom Sree Dharmasastha temple.: Main OfferingsNeervilakom Sree Dharmasastha temple.: Main OfferingsAnandhu Nilakkalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15542085398150846823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054973278242501995.post-60777749154431564532008-09-06T14:16:00.000+05:302008-09-06T14:16:19.891+05:30Neervilakom Sree Dharmasastha temple.: Uthram festivalNeervilakom Sree Dharmasastha temple.: Uthram festivalAnandhu Nilakkalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15542085398150846823noreply@blogger.com0