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Incense for Ayyappa Puja and Mandala Season

Ayyappa of Sabarimala is worshipped by devotees who keep a 41-day vratham of simplicity and discipline before the pilgrimage, wearing black and carrying the irumudi.

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Which incense is used for Ayyappa puja?

Sandalwood is traditional for Ayyappa puja, offered with a lamp, flowers and the chanting of Swamiye Saranam Ayyappa. The Mandala–Makaravilakku season from mid-November to mid-January, with its 41-day vratham, is the main time of worship.

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During the vratham

  • Daily puja at home with lamp and incense.
  • Bhajans and the chanting of Swamiye Saranam Ayyappa.
  • Simple food and discipline for 41 days.
  • The irumudi, with ghee-filled coconut, prepared for the pilgrimage.

Special days

The Mandala season from Vrischikam 1 (mid-November) and Makaravilakku around 14 January.

A simple Lord Ayyappa puja

  1. 1Light the lamp before Ayyappa's image each morning and evening.
  2. 2Light sandalwood incense.
  3. 3Chant the Ayyappa saranam or sing a bhajan.

Frequently asked questions

When is the Mandala season?

From the first day of Vrischikam, around mid-November, to Makaravilakku in mid-January.

Which incense suits Ayyappa bhajans?

Sandalwood is the most traditional.

Can bhajan groups order in bulk?

Yes, wholesale orders start at 50 boxes.

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