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Puja guide
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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Quick answer
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
- 1Light the lamp before Ayyappa's image each morning and evening.
- 2Light sandalwood incense.
- 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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