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Akhila Bharatha Ayyappa Seva Sangham

About ABASS
Origin of ABASS
Founder - Late Dr PA Velayudhan Pillai
Organisation of ABASS
Important Landmarks in the Growth of ABASS
Activities of ABASS
Past And Present Presidents and General Secretaries
Present Office Bearers
List of Ayyappan Temples in India and Abroad

Enrolment as a Member of ABASS
Subscription to "Sree Ayyappan" Magazine

An Appeal to Devotees
Modes of Payment to ABASS - Donations/Subscriptions/Ad-Hoc Contributions
Contact Details - ABASS Headquarters at Thiruvananthapuram
Contact Details - ABASS Camp Offices during Regular Pilgrimage Seasons 

Religious/Social/Pilgrimage Assistance from ABASS
Travel Information and Routes to Sabarimala
Accommodation Availability
Guidelines for Requesting Accommodation at Pampa and Sabarimala

 

Sabarimala And Lord Ayyappan

Sabarimala
Lord Ayyappa
Pathinettam Padi (18  Holy Steps) and the Significance of the 18 Steps
Traditional Vrutham (Austerities)
Irumudi Kettu
Sabarimala Temple - Opening Closing Dates
Pooja Information and Rates for Various Poojas
Best Periods to Visit
Embargo on Visitors
Hereditary Thantries of Sabarimala Temple
Mel Santhi (Sannidhanam) and Mel Santhi (Malikapuram Temple)
Malikapuram Temple
Special Briefing for the period 12th to 20th January

Traditional Festivities at Erumeli During the Pilgrimage Season
Petta Thullal
Petta Thullal by Ambalapuzha and Aalangat Groups

Traditional Festivities at Pampa During the Pilgrimage Season
Pithru Tharpanam (Shradham/Pithru Bali/Veli)
Arrival of Thanka Anki
Pampa Sanghamam
Pampa Sadya
Pampa Vilakku

Traditional Festivities at Sannidhanam During the Pilgrimage Season
Kodiyettam
Ultsavam
Palli Vetta
Nayattu Vili
Pallikkurupu
Aarattu
Kalam Ezhuhtu
Arrival of Thanka Anki at Sannidhanam
Mandala Pooja
Thiruvabharanam Procession - From Pandalam to Sannidhanam
Makara Sankranti, Makara Vilakku and Makara Jyothi
Last Day's Temple Closing Ceremony and Harivarasanam
Trend of Activities at Sannidhanam - From 14th to 20th January

Various Mythological Stories About Lord Ayyappa and Sabarimala
The Myth Behind the Origin of Lord Ayyappa and the Divine Sabari Hill Temple 
The Arrival of Mohini
The Stories of Kadutha and Vavar
Ayyappa Cult
Worship of Lord Ayyappa
Embargo On Ladies Undertaking Sabarimala Pilgrimage - A View Point
Bhagavad Gita and Management

Footnote
Compliments, Complaints and Suggestion
Interesting Miscellaneous Asides from Sabarimala and Surroundings
Musings of the Web Master

Religious Links
Lord Ayyappa and Sabarimala Related Links
Ayyappa Devotionals/Shlokas/Bhajans/Religious Verses
Ayyappa Religious Music - Mp3 and Real Audio
Hindu Religion and Philosophy Sites

News Links
Newspaper Links
Current News of the Season

Book Links
Excellent Books on Hinduism and Hindu Culture

Misc Links
Geographical and Map Links
Other Sites which have linked to us or Requested Links from Us
Charitable Organisations That Seek Your Generosity towards Worthy Causes

Photo Galleries
Photographs by  Jean Baptiste Rabouan - An ABASS Exclusive
Photographs - ABASS Photo Gallery

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South Asia, Hindustan and  Web Search Engines

Copyright, IPR and Acknowledgements
Copyright and Intellectual Property Rights Protection
Acknowledgements

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