Sree Ayyappa Temple

MADHURI SING SARDAR 20 months ago

Lord Ayyappa is a very popular Hindu deity, who is mainly worshipped in Kerala,South India. He is considered to be the epitome of dharma, truth and righteousness and is often called upon to obliterate evil. Lord Ayyappa is considered to be the ruler of the universe, and thus meditates alongside Lord Vishnu and Shiva.

This temple is located at Urban Estate phase 1, Jamalpur colony, ludhiana.

Besides the main Deity of Lord Ayappa, the temple complex has four smaller temples devoted to Lord Ganesha, Lord Shiva, Goddess Durga, Lord Vishnu and one for Navagrahas and Nagraj.

We went there during Sandhya Aarti and we have experienced such a strong spiritual vibes. This is my partner's first visit to any South Indian Temple and he liked the aura of the place so so much❤❤.

I liked the architecture very much. A must visit place if you want some serenity from this busy life. I would love to visit this place again for sure.

Temple Story:
According to Puranas, Lord Ayyappa was born out of the union of Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu, when the latter was in Mohini form. Lord Vishnu took the form of Mohini to have destroyed a deadly demon Bhashmasur and acquire the elixir (amrut) for the gods during the great churning of oceans. Legend has it that Lord Shiva got swayed by the charm of Mohini and Lord Ayyappa was born of their union. While Lord Ayyappa was still a minor, a lady-demon had created havoc in the down south. She had got a boon from gods that she could only be defeated by the son born out of the union of Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu. As it happened, Lord Ayyappa defeated her in a battle. Upon her defeat, it was revealed that the demon was actually a beautiful young woman who had been cursed to live the life of a demon. The defeat set the woman free who, in turn, proposed to Lord Ayyappa. He refused saying that he had been ordained to go to forest and answer the prayers of devotees. But, the young woman was persistent. So, Lord Ayyappa promised to marry her the day kanni-swamis (new devotees) stop visiting him with their prayers at Sabarimala. The woman agreed to wait for him at a neighbouring temple. The woman is also worshipped today as Malikapurathamma at a neighbouring temple.

Abin Krishnan 56 months ago

Sree Ayyappa Temple is constructed according to the south indian temple architecture and it was an amazing place to visit and worship

Ravinarayan P.S. 20 months ago

A beautiful temple for Lord Ayyappa built in traditional Kerala style architecture at Ludhiana situated in a calm & serene surroundings.

Visited the temple during Diwali.
Besides the main Deity of Lord Ayyappa, the temple complex has smaller temples devoted to Lord Ganesha, Lord Shiva, GoddessDurga, Lord Vishnu, Navagrahas & Nagraj (Serpent).. Daily pujaa and archanas are conducted here.
The main attraction is the Makar Sankranti during January 14/15 every year, when a Procession of Lord Ayyappa is taken around the neighborhood on a elephant accompanied by traditional music & dance.

Other festivals like Vishu, Navratri, Janmashtami etc are celebrated here too.