Paattu padi njan varunnu - Kochi
at Kochi Shastha Preeti , Jan 2018
Kochi- Sri Dharmashatha Temple Festival
The Tamil Brahmins were perhaps one of the earliest settlers here, dating back to nearly 500 years. Records reveal that of the two groups of Tamil Brahmins who migrated to Cochin, the oldest congregation, the Karandayar Palayam Samooham, came from Tirunelveli. They were granted land by the Cochin Maharaja. Every Year they conduct festival to please Loard Dharmasashata .Sashata Preeti
Carrying the sacred ornaments of Lord Ayyappa to Sabarimala
The precious and holy jewelry to adorn Lord Ayappa during the celebrations of 'Makaravilakku', the grand finale of the pilgrimage period, is brought from Pandalam Palace in a ceremonial procession early morning on the 28th Dhanu (around 12th January), three days prior to 'Makarasankranthi', to the Valiya Koikal Sastha Temple at Pandalam.
The Pandalam Royal family has traditional rights over Sabarimala temple because of the foregoing events. One such privilege is keeping in safe custody the 'thiruvabharanam' or the divine and sacred ornaments of Lord Ayappa. The sacred jewels are kept in three wooden boxes and consist of a diamond diadem, gold bracelets, necklaces embedded with precious gems, swords, silver arrows and images of elephant, horse and leopard, all fashioned out of gold. The ornaments are then viewed and worshipped by a large number of devotees, who render offerings to them. The occasion is believed to be highly auspicious and beneficial. The procession then starts from Valiya Koikkal Sastha Temple in the afternoon of the same day.
The devotees of Lord Ayyappan / Ayappan show the strength of their devotion in various ways. At every rest stop along the way are reminders of the mission these pilgrims are on. These can be seen in the numourous idols and messages to Lord Ayyappan / Ayappan. Every town that the pilgrims pass through has crowds of onlookers cheering on the pilgrims. The shops are beautifully decorated with shopkeepers anticipating good sales of supplies for the pilgrimage. They also sell toys and other playthings for the children going along on the pilgrimage. Here, the devotees are seen at the Sree Siva Parvathy Temple at Kalaketty.
During the trek up to the mountain where the Sabarimala temple is situated, the devotees keep themselves going by chanting the name of Lord Ayyappan / Ayappan, avatar / incarnation of lord Shiva / Siva, the Destroyer in the Hindu Trinity. They carry the Irumudikuttu, offerings to Lord Ayyappan on their heads. The pilgrims are not allowed put this down till they reach the Sabarimala temple, Kerala, South India, India. The irumudikattu is wrapped in saffron cloth called kesari kapra, an auspicious / holy color. The pilgrimage exudes an atmosphere of joy and devotion to Lord Ayappan. Her, the pilgrimage starts from the Petta Sree Dharmasastha Temple with a Mosque in the close vicinity. Pilgrims set out in groups under a leader, and each carry a cloth bundle called Irumudi kettu containing traditional offerings. Unlike certain Hindu temples, Sabarimala temple has no restrictions of caste or creed. The temple is open to males of all age groups and to women who have either passed their fertility age and those before reaching the stage of puberty.
Sabarimala is located at 010 degrees/115 Kms. Similarly, from the international airport at Kochi (erstwhile Cochin) it is located at 118 degrees/106 Kms. These distances are `direct air distances or distances `as the crow flies'.The pilgrimage to Sabarimala is a singular example of a pilgrimage where pilgrims, without consideration of caste, creed, position or social status, go with one mind and one `mantra' dreaming constantly of the darshan of the presiding deity a the Holy Sannidhanam. The pilgrimage begins in the month of November and ends in January. The temple attracts pilgrims not only from the southern states of India, but also from other parts of the country and abroad.
The shrine gets thronged with devotees especially during the main pilgrim season from November to January.Mandalapooja(Nov.15th)and Makaravilakku(Jan.14th)are the two main events of the pilgrim season. The temple stays closed during the rest of the year except for the first five days of every Malayalam month and during Vishu (April). Certain customs are to be strictly observed if one has to undertake a pilgrimage to Sabarimala. A pilgrim attending the Mandalapooja should observe austerities for 41 days. During this period, the pilgrim should abstain himself from non- vegetarian habits and cardinal pleasures.
This footage is part of the professionally-shot broadcast stock footage archive of Wilderness Films India Ltd., the largest collection of imagery from South Asia. The Wilderness Films India collection comprises of thousands of hours of high quality broadcast imagery, mostly shot on HDCAM 1080i High Definition, HDV and XDCAM. Write to us for licensing this footage on a broadcast format, for use in your production! We are happy to be commissioned to film for you or else provide you with broadcast crewing and production solutions across South Asia. We pride ourselves in bringing the best of India and South Asia to the world... Reach us at wfi @ vsnl.com and admin@wildfilmsindia.com
Sabarimala Temple | A Journey from Pamba to Sabarimala
Sabarimala is a Hindu pilgrimage centre located at the Periyar Tiger Reserve in the Western Ghat mountain ranges of Pathanamthitta District, in Kerala (India).Sabarimala Temple, dedicated to Lord Ayyappa, is the most famous temples in Kerala, India. The temple is situated on a hilltop (about 4,133 feet above sea level) named Sabarimala in Pathanamthitta district.Sabarimala temple is one of the oldest existing temples in India. the temple is at least 4000-4250 years old.
It is one of the largest annual pilgrimages in the world, with an estimated over 100 million devotees visiting every year,Sabarimala temple is open to all religion. There is a place near the temple; east to Sannidhanam, dedicated to the Vavar (a sufi and friend of Lord Ayyappa)
Sabarimala Sree Dharma Sastha Temple is not open throughout the year. It is open for worship only during the days of Mandalapooja,(approximately 15 November to 26 December)
April 14 and the first five days of each Malayalam month. It is said that the pilgrims have to follow fasting for 41 days to cleanse their minds before going to Sabarimala.Sabarimala pilgrims can be identified easily, as they wear black or blue dress. They do not shave until the completion of the pilgrimage, and smear Vibhuti or sandal paste on their forehead.The devotees follow only a lacto-vegetarianism diet, follow celibacy, follow teetotalism, not use any profanity, allow the hair. They must try their maximum to help
others, and see everything around them as lord Ayyappa.
The journey to the temple is to be taken through difficult paths in the forest as the vehicles can go only up to Pampa.From Pamba,all the pilgrims begin trekking the steep mountain path of mountains till SabariMala This forest route is now highly developed, with emergency shops and medical aid by the sides, and supporting aid is provided to the pilgrims while climbing the steep slope, which
used to be a mere trail through dense jungle. The elderly pilgrims are lifted by men on bamboo chairs till the top, on being paid.
Dolly service is available from Pamba to Sannidhanam for those who are unable to walk the heights.
Cigeratte smoking, Alcholic drinks and plastic goods are strictly banned at Pamba and Sabarimala.
As Sabarimala Ayyappa is 'Nithya Brahmachari' (celibate) women between the 10-50 age group are not allowed to enter Sabarimala. Such women who try to enter Sabarimala will be prevented by Temple authorities.
Only pilgrims who have obsered Vrutham alone are allowed entry through the holly Pathinettampadi. They have to carry Irumudikettu (Pallikettu)also.
How to reach Sabarimala Temple?
The nearest airports are the international airports in Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram. Pilgrims reaching Kochi by air will have to travel about 160 km by road and those flying in to Thiruvananthapuram will have to travel about 170 km by road in order to reach the Sabarimala temple.
Video Time: Sabarimala Temple : 01:01-03.00
Journey in the Forest: 05.00-09.00
Instrument Music Courtesy:
Harivarasanam Sabarimala By Veena Srivani
CHOTTANIKKARA TEMPLE || The Most Famous Temple in Kerala
The Chottanikkara Devi Temple is a famous temple of mother goddess Lakshmi Devi known as Sree Bhagavathi. Lakshmi is believed to be residing in Chottanikkara along with Supreme Deity Lord Maha Vishnu. The temple is located at Chottanikkara, a southern suburb of the city of Kochi in the state of Kerala, India and is one of the most popular temples in the state. In terms of temple architecture, Chottanikkara temple stands out to be an ultimate testimonial for the ancient vishwakarma sthapathis (wooden sculpture) along with Sabarimala temple. Sree Mahamaya Bhagawati (Aadiparashakthi), the goddess of power, is one of the most popular deities in Kerala and the supreme mother goddess in Hinduism. Chottanikkara Devi is worshipped at the temple, in three different forms: as Maha Saraswati in the morning, draped in white; Maha Lakshmi at noon, draped in crimson; and as Maha Kali in the evening, decked in blue. Supreme lord Shiva, Ganesh & Lord Dharmasastha (Ayyappa) is also worshiped at the temple. People suffering from mental illnesses & commonly visit the temple, as Chottanikkara devi is said to cure her devotees. One should not miss the 'Guruthi Pooja' in the 'Keezhkkaavu' temple at Chottanikkara. Goddess 'keezhkkaavu devi' is believed to be 'Bhadrakali'(Mahakali), in her fierce form or ugra form. Bhadrakali, is a form of mother Kali, supposed to be born from the third eye of lord Shiva, to kill the demon king 'Daruka'. Guruthi pooja is a ritual done at late evening to invoke goddess Mahakali. Earlier 'Guruthi Pooja' was done only on Fridays. But nowadays, it is performed every day.
'Chottanikara 'Makam thozhal' is the famous religious temple festival.
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Elephant carries Ayyappa idol of Sabarimala temple
At the Petta Sree Dharmasastha Temple, caparisoned elephants march through the gate! The Ayyappa idol of the Sabarimala temple is being carried on an elephant.
Sabarimala is located at 010 degrees/115 Kms. Similarly, from the international airport at Kochi (erstwhile Cochin) it is located at 118 degrees/106 Kms. These distances are `direct air distances or distances `as the crow flies'.
The pilgrimage to Sabarimala is a singular example of a pilgrimage where pilgrims, without consideration of caste, creed, position or social status, go with one mind and one `mantra' dreaming constantly of the darshan of the presiding deity a the Holy Sannidhanam
Kerala is a land of temples; perhaps the best known pilgrimage destination in Kerala is Sabarimala, high up in the Sahyadri Mountains(western ghats). Sabarimala Sri Dharmasastha Temple is the most famous and prominent among all the Sastha Temples. It is believed that Parasurama Maharshi who retrieved Kerala from the sea by throwing his axe, installed the idol of Ayyappa at Sabarimala to worship Lord Ayyappa.
The pilgrimage begins in the month of November and ends in January. The temple attracts pilgrims not only from the southern states of India, but also from other parts of the country and abroad.
The shrine gets thronged with devotees especially during the main pilgrim season from November to January.
Mandalapooja(Nov.15th)and Makaravilakku(Jan.14th)are the two main events of the pilgrim season. The temple stays closed during the rest of the year except for the first five days of every Malayalam month and during Vishu (April).
Certain customs are to be strictly observed if one has to undertake a pilgrimage to Sabarimala. A pilgrim attending the Mandalapooja should observe austerities for 41 days. During this period, the pilgrim should abstain himself from non- vegetarian habits and cardinal pleasures.
Pilgrims set out in groups under a leader, and each carry a cloth bundle called Irumudi kettu containing traditional offerings. Unlike certain Hindu temples, Sabarimala temple has no restrictions of caste or creed. The temple is open to males of all age groups and to women who have either passed their fertility age and those before reaching the stage of puberty.
This footage is part of the professionally-shot broadcast stock footage archive of Wilderness Films India Ltd., the largest collection of imagery from South Asia. The Wilderness Films India collection comprises of thousands of hours of high quality broadcast imagery, mostly shot on HDCAM 1080i High Definition, HDV and XDCAM. Write to us for licensing this footage on a broadcast format, for use in your production! We are happy to be commissioned to film for you or else provide you with broadcast crewing and production solutions across South Asia. We pride ourselves in bringing the best of India and South Asia to the world... Reach us at rupindang (at) gmail.com and admin@wildfilmsindia.com
Ayyappa idol of Shree Dharmasastha temple being carried on an elephant
Ayyappa idol of Shree Dharmasastha temple being carried on an elephant
Sabarimala is located at 010 degrees/115 Kms. Similarly, from the international airport at Kochi (erstwhile Cochin) it is located at 118 degrees/106 Kms. These distances are `direct air distances or distances `as the crow flies'.
The pilgrimage to Sabarimala is a singular example of a pilgrimage where pilgrims, without consideration of caste, creed, position or social status, go with one mind and one `mantra' dreaming constantly of the darshan of the presiding deity a the Holy Sannidhanam.
Kerala is a land of temples; perhaps the best known pilgrimage destination in Kerala is Sabarimala, high up in the Sahyadri Mountains(western ghats). Sabarimala Sri Dharmasastha Temple is the most famous and prominent among all the Sastha Temples. It is believed that Parasurama Maharshi who retrieved Kerala from the sea by throwing his axe, installed the idol of Ayyappa at Sabarimala to worship Lord Ayyappa.
The pilgrimage begins in the month of November and ends in January. The temple attracts pilgrims not only from the southern states of India, but also from other parts of the country and abroad.
The shrine gets thronged with devotees especially during the main pilgrim season from November to January.
Mandalapooja(Nov.15th)and Makaravilakku(Jan.14th)are the two main events of the pilgrim season. The temple stays closed during the rest of the year except for the first five days of every Malayalam month and during Vishu (April).
Certain customs are to be strictly observed if one has to undertake a pilgrimage to Sabarimala. A pilgrim attending the Mandalapooja should observe austerities for 41 days. During this period, the pilgrim should abstain himself from non- vegetarian habits and cardinal pleasures.
Pilgrims set out in groups under a leader, and each carry a cloth bundle called Irumudi kettu containing traditional offerings. Unlike certain Hindu temples, Sabarimala temple has no restrictions of caste or creed. The temple is open to males of all age groups and to women who have either passed their fertility age and those before reaching the stage of puberty.
This footage is part of the professionally-shot broadcast stock footage archive of Wilderness Films India Ltd., the largest collection of imagery from South Asia. The Wilderness Films India collection comprises of thousands of hours of high quality broadcast imagery, mostly shot on HDCAM 1080i High Definition, HDV and XDCAM. Write to us for licensing this footage on a broadcast format, for use in your production! We are happy to be commissioned to film for you or else provide you with broadcast crewing and production solutions across South Asia. We pride ourselves in bringing the best of India and South Asia to the world... Reach us at rupindang (at) gmail.com and admin@wildfilmsindia.com
Pilgrims dressed as Lord Ayyappan, Sabarimala
The pilgrims dressed as Lord Ayyappan, a reincarnation of Lord Shiva / Siva, one of the three Gods in the Hindu trinity, are seen celebrating the birth of Lord Ayappan. Pilgrims wearing loin cloths / dhotis, rosaries, head-dresses and face paint in various colors, wave offerings, emulating Ayappan. The pilgrimage exudes an atmosphere of joy and devotion to Lord Ayappan. Her, the pilgrimage starts from the Petta Sree Dharmasastha Temple with a Mosque in the close vicinity.
Sabarimala is located at 010 degrees/115 Kms. Similarly, from the international airport at Kochi (erstwhile Cochin) it is located at 118 degrees/106 Kms. These distances are `direct air distances or distances `as the crow flies'.The pilgrimage to Sabarimala is a singular example of a pilgrimage where pilgrims, without consideration of caste, creed, position or social status, go with one mind and one `mantra' dreaming constantly of the darshan of the presiding deity a the Holy Sannidhanam.
Kerala is a land of temples; perhaps the best known pilgrimage destination in Kerala is Sabarimala, high up in the Sahyadri Mountains(western ghats). Sabarimala Sri Dharmasastha Temple is the most famous and prominent among all the Sastha Temples. It is believed that Parasurama Maharshi who retrieved Kerala from the sea by throwing his axe, installed the idol of Ayyappa at Sabarimala to worship Lord Ayyappa.
The pilgrimage begins in the month of November and ends in January. The temple attracts pilgrims not only from the southern states of India, but also from other parts of the country and abroad.
The shrine gets thronged with devotees especially during the main pilgrim season from November to January.Mandalapooja(Nov.15th)and Makaravilakku(Jan.14th)are the two main events of the pilgrim season. The temple stays closed during the rest of the year except for the first five days of every Malayalam month and during Vishu (April). Certain customs are to be strictly observed if one has to undertake a pilgrimage to Sabarimala. A pilgrim attending the Mandalapooja should observe austerities for 41 days. During this period, the pilgrim should abstain himself from non- vegetarian habits and cardinal pleasures.
Pilgrims set out in groups under a leader, and each carry a cloth bundle called Irumudi kettu containing traditional offerings. Unlike certain Hindu temples, Sabarimala temple has no restrictions of caste or creed. The temple is open to males of all age groups and to women who have either passed their fertility age and those before reaching the stage of puberty.
This footage is part of the professionally-shot broadcast stock footage archive of Wilderness Films India Ltd., the largest collection of imagery from South Asia. The Wilderness Films India collection comprises of thousands of hours of high quality broadcast imagery, mostly shot on HDCAM 1080i High Definition, HDV and XDCAM. Write to us for licensing this footage on a broadcast format, for use in your production! We are happy to be commissioned to film for you or else provide you with broadcast crewing and production solutions across South Asia. We pride ourselves in bringing the best of India and South Asia to the world... Reach us at rupindang (at) gmail.com and admin@wildfilmsindia.com
Sabarimala dancers traipse through town!
Sabarimala dancers traipse through town even as hordes of pilgrims file in with their belongings on their heads, in the form of a potli or cloth tied up into a bundle!
Pilgrims by the thousands undertake the pilgrimage to Srivinayak at Sabarimala in south India.
Located in Pullumedu in Kerala's Idukki district, Sabarimala hosts the ritual of 'Makara Jyothi' at Sree Ayyappa Temple in Pathanamthitta district.
This is the same location where a tragic stampede took place on the 14th of January 2011, and perhaps over a hundred people were killed. Going by the crowds and the narrow access lane, this was almost a foregone conclusion.
Sabarimala (0929 North 7706 East) is situated in the midst of 18 hills, in a bowl of land blessed with a small rivulet named `Urakuzhi Theertham'. The area is in the hilly regions east of Kerala bordering Tamilnadu. Elevation above mean sea level is approximately 1260 Metres/4135 Ft. Temples existed in each of the hills surrounding Sabarimala. While functional (and intact temples) exist at many places in surrounding areas like Nilackal, Kalaketi, Inchiparakotta and Karimala, remnants of old temples are visible in the remaining hills.
From the international airport of Thiruvanathapuram (erstwhile Trivandrum), Sabarimala is located at 010 degrees/115 Kms. Similarly, from the international airport at Kochi (erstwhile Cochin) it is located at 118 degrees/106 Kms. These distances are `direct air distances or distances `as the crow flies'.
The pilgrimage to Sabarimala is a singular example of a pilgrimage where pilgrims, without consideration of caste, creed, position or social status, go with one mind and one `mantra' dreaming constantly of the darshan of the presiding deity at the Holy Sannidhanam.
Kerala is a land of temples; perhaps the best known pilgrimage destination in Kerala is Sabarimala, high up in the Sahyadri Mountains(western ghats). Sabarimala Sri Dharmasastha Temple is the most famous and prominent among all the Sastha Temples. It is believed that Parasurama Maharshi who retrieved Kerala from the sea by throwing his axe, installed the idol of Ayyappa at Sabarimala to worship Lord Ayyappa.
The pilgrimage begins in the month of November and ends in January. The temple attracts pilgrims not only from the southern states of India, but also from other parts of the country and abroad.
The shrine gets thronged with devotees especially during the main pilgrim season from November to January.
Mandalapooja (Nov.15th) and Makaravilakku (Jan.14th) are the two main events of the pilgrim season. The temple stays closed during the rest of the year except for the first five days of every Malayalam month and during Vishu (April).
Certain customs are to be strictly observed if one has to undertake a pilgrimage to Sabarimala. A pilgrim attending the Mandalapooja should observe austerities for 41 days. During this period, the pilgrim should abstain himself from non- vegetarian habits and cardinal pleasures.
Pilgrims set out in groups under a leader, and each carry a cloth bundle called Irumudi kettu containing traditional offerings. Unlike certain Hindu temples, Sabarimala temple has no restrictions of caste or creed. The temple is open to males of all age groups and to women who have either passed their fertility age and those before reaching the stage of puberty.
This footage is part of the professionally-shot broadcast stock footage archive of Wilderness Films India Ltd., the largest collection of imagery from South Asia. The Wilderness Films India collection comprises of thousands of hours of high quality broadcast imagery, mostly shot on HDCAM 1080i High Definition, HDV and XDCAM. Write to us for licensing this footage on a broadcast format, for use in your production! We are happy to be commissioned to film for you or else provide you with broadcast crewing and production solutions across South Asia. We pride ourselves in bringing the best of India and South Asia to the world... Reach us at rupindang (at) gmail.com and admin@wildfilmsindia.com
Surging crowd at Petta Sree Dharmasastha Temple
Pilgrims by the thousands undertake the pilgrimage to Srivinayak at Sabarimala in south India. Notice that there are NO women here - this is an all male preserve - the Sabarimala pilgrimage!
Located in Pullumedu in Kerala's Idukki district, Sabarimala hosts the ritual of 'Makara Jyothi' at Sree Ayyappa Temple in Pathanamthitta district.
This is the same location where a tragic stampede took place on the 14th of January 2011, and perhaps over a hundred people were killed. Going by the crowds and the narrow access lane, this was almost a foregone conclusion.
Vavar (pronounced Vaa-var), also known as Vavaraswami was a Muslim saint who became a devotee of Lord Ayyappan. There is a shrine dedicated to Vavaraswami at Sabarimala, as well as Varaswamis mosque at Erumeli next to an Ayyappa temple. The devotion of Vavaraswami to Ayyappan and the key role that the Islamic Masjid has in the Ayyappa Pilgrimage, highlights the communal harmony in Kerala. The devotion of Vavaraswami also highlights the relevance of Ayyappa devotion for members of all faiths, and the equality shown to all, whether they are Muslims, Hindus or Christians.
Sabarimala (0929 North 7706 East) is situated in the midst of 18 hills, in a bowl of land blessed with a small rivulet named `Urakuzhi Theertham'. The area is in the hilly regions east of Kerala bordering Tamilnadu. Elevation above mean sea level is approximately 1260 Metres/4135 Ft. Temples existed in each of the hills surrounding Sabarimala. While functional (and intact temples) exist at many places in surrounding areas like Nilackal, Kalaketi, Inchiparakotta and Karimala, remnants of old temples are visible in the remaining hills.
From the international airport of Thiruvanathapuram (erstwhile Trivandrum), Sabarimala is located at 010 degrees/115 Kms. Similarly, from the international airport at Kochi (erstwhile Cochin) it is located at 118 degrees/106 Kms. These distances are `direct air distances or distances `as the crow flies'.
The pilgrimage to Sabarimala is a singular example of a pilgrimage where pilgrims, without consideration of caste, creed, position or social status, go with one mind and one `mantra' dreaming constantly of the darshan of the presiding deity a the Holy Sannidhanam
Kerala is a land of temples; perhaps the best known pilgrimage destination in Kerala is Sabarimala, high up in the Sahyadri Mountains(western ghats). Sabarimala Sri Dharmasastha Temple is the most famous and prominent among all the Sastha Temples. It is believed that Parasurama Maharshi who retrieved Kerala from the sea by throwing his axe, installed the idol of Ayyappa at Sabarimala to worship Lord Ayyappa.
The pilgrimage begins in the month of November and ends in January. The temple attracts pilgrims not only from the southern states of India, but also from other parts of the country and abroad.
The shrine gets thronged with devotees especially during the main pilgrim season from November to January.
Mandalapooja(Nov.15th)and Makaravilakku(Jan.14th)are the two main events of the pilgrim season. The temple stays closed during the rest of the year except for the first five days of every Malayalam month and during Vishu (April).
Certain customs are to be strictly observed if one has to undertake a pilgrimage to Sabarimala. A pilgrim attending the Mandalapooja should observe austerities for 41 days. During this period, the pilgrim should abstain himself from non- vegetarian habits and cardinal pleasures.
Pilgrims set out in groups under a leader, and each carry a cloth bundle called Irumudi kettu containing traditional offerings. Unlike certain Hindu temples, Sabarimala temple has no restrictions of caste or creed. The temple is open to males of all age groups and to women who have either passed their fertility age and those before reaching the stage of puberty.
This footage is part of the professionally-shot broadcast stock footage archive of Wilderness Films India Ltd., the largest collection of imagery from South Asia. The Wilderness Films India collection comprises of thousands of hours of high quality broadcast imagery, mostly shot on HDCAM 1080i High Definition, HDV and XDCAM. Write to us for licensing this footage on a broadcast format, for use in your production! We are happy to be commissioned to film for you or else provide you with broadcast crewing and production solutions across South Asia. We pride ourselves in bringing the best of India and South Asia to the world... Reach us at wfi @ vsnl.com and admin@wildfilmsindia.com
Kallil Devi Temple [ Perumbavoor Ernakulam Kerala India ]
Kallil Temple is a Jain temple located at Kerala, South India. It is 12 km away from Perumbavoor in Ernakulam district of Kerala. Kallil in Malayalam means in stone. It is one of the most ancient Jain temple in Kerala. It is one of the protected monuments in Kerala under Archaeological Survey of India. The temple, located in a 28-acre plot, is cut from a huge rock. The temple is owned by the Kallil Pisharody family. Studies indicate that the inception of the temple might date back to third century BC. This natural structure situated right in the middle of a jungle as wide as 28 acres is considered one among prime ancient Jain temples in Kerala. Kallil cave temple – a major tourist attraction is also a protected monument under the care of archeological research department.
Perhaps the place where the Jain Sanyaasis performed the thapasya eventually became a temple in the course of time. This is said to have become a Hindu temple in the 9th century AD. Even today Jain followers come here to offer prayers. It is believed that the idols seen there are of Jainatheertha Parswanathan, Mahaveer and Pathmavathi Davi. This temple Sree Kallil Bhagavathi Cave Temple Mathala is now considered as an Hindu temple.
Thiruvabharanam procession in a palanquin!
The precious and holy jewelry, 'Thiruvabharanam' or Holy Ornaments to adorn Lord Ayappa during the celebrations of 'Makaravilakku', the grand finale of the pilgrimage period, is brought from Pandalam Palace in a ceremonial procession early morning on the 28th Dhanu (around 12th January), three days prior to 'Makarasankranthi', to the Valiya Koikal Sastha Temple at Pandalam.
The Pandalam Royal family has traditional rights over Sabarimala temple because of the foregoing events. One such privilege is keeping in safe custody the 'thiruvabharanam' or the divine and sacred ornaments of Lord Ayappa. The sacred jewels are kept in three wooden boxes and consist of a diamond diadem, gold bracelets, necklaces embedded with precious gems, swords, silver arrows and images of elephant, horse and leopard, all fashioned out of gold. The ornaments are then viewed and worshipped by a large number of devotees, who render offerings to them. The occasion is believed to be highly auspicious and beneficial. The procession then starts from Valiya Koikkal Sastha Temple in the afternoon of the same day.
The devotees of Lord Ayyappan / Ayappan show the strength of their devotion in various ways. At every rest stop along the way are reminders of the mission these pilgrims are on. These can be seen in the numourous idols and messages to Lord Ayyappan / Ayappan. Every town that the pilgrims pass through has crowds of onlookers cheering on the pilgrims. The shops are beautifully decorated with shopkeepers anticipating good sales of supplies for the pilgrimage. They also sell toys and other playthings for the children going along on the pilgrimage. Here, the devotees are seen at the Sree Siva Parvathy Temple at Kalaketty.
During the trek up to the mountain where the Sabarimala temple is situated, the devotees keep themselves going by chanting the name of Lord Ayyappan / Ayappan, avatar / incarnation of lord Shiva / Siva, the Destroyer in the Hindu Trinity. They carry the Irumudikuttu, offerings to Lord Ayyappan on their heads. The pilgrims are not allowed put this down till they reach the Sabarimala temple, Kerala, South India, India. The irumudikattu is wrapped in saffron cloth called kesari kapra, an auspicious / holy color. The pilgrimage exudes an atmosphere of joy and devotion to Lord Ayappan. Her, the pilgrimage starts from the Petta Sree Dharmasastha Temple with a Mosque in the close vicinity. Pilgrims set out in groups under a leader, and each carry a cloth bundle called Irumudi kettu containing traditional offerings. Unlike certain Hindu temples, Sabarimala temple has no restrictions of caste or creed. The temple is open to males of all age groups and to women who have either passed their fertility age and those before reaching the stage of puberty.
Sabarimala is located at 010 degrees/115 Kms. Similarly, from the international airport at Kochi (erstwhile Cochin) it is located at 118 degrees/106 Kms. These distances are `direct air distances or distances `as the crow flies'.The pilgrimage to Sabarimala is a singular example of a pilgrimage where pilgrims, without consideration of caste, creed, position or social status, go with one mind and one `mantra' dreaming constantly of the darshan of the presiding deity a the Holy Sannidhanam. The pilgrimage begins in the month of November and ends in January. The temple attracts pilgrims not only from the southern states of India, but also from other parts of the country and abroad.
The shrine gets thronged with devotees especially during the main pilgrim season from November to January.Mandalapooja(Nov.15th)and Makaravilakku(Jan.14th)are the two main events of the pilgrim season. The temple stays closed during the rest of the year except for the first five days of every Malayalam month and during Vishu (April). Certain customs are to be strictly observed if one has to undertake a pilgrimage to Sabarimala. A pilgrim attending the Mandalapooja should observe austerities for 41 days. During this period, the pilgrim should abstain himself from non- vegetarian habits and cardinal pleasures.
This footage is part of the professionally-shot broadcast stock footage archive of Wilderness Films India Ltd., the largest collection of imagery from South Asia. The Wilderness Films India collection comprises of thousands of hours of high quality broadcast imagery, mostly shot on HDCAM 1080i High Definition, HDV and XDCAM. Write to us for licensing this footage on a broadcast format, for use in your production! We are happy to be commissioned to film for you or else provide you with broadcast crewing and production solutions across South Asia. We pride ourselves in bringing the best of India and South Asia to the world... Reach us at wfi @ vsnl.com and admin@wildfilmsindia.com
Kadavanthra Mattalil Bhagawathi Temple
How to reach Sabarimala, the hill shrine of Lord Ayyappa
The Lord Ayyappa Temple of Sabarimala, located in a forest in Pathanamthitta, is a hill shrine. There are strict traditional practices, rituals, preparations and dress codes meant for those intending to visit Sabarimala.
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Petta Sree Dhamasastha Temple & Vavar mosque, Sabarimala
Pilgrims by the thousands undertake the pilgrimage to Srivinayak at Sabarimala in south India. Notice that there are NO women here - this is an all male preserve - the Sabarimala pilgrimage!
Located in Pullumedu in Kerala's Idukki district, Sabarimala hosts the ritual of 'Makara Jyothi' at Sree Ayyappa Temple in Pathanamthitta district.
This is the same location where a tragic stampede took place on the 14th of January 2011, and perhaps over a hundred people were killed. Going by the crowds and the narrow access lane, this was almost a foregone conclusion.
Vavar (pronounced Vaa-var), also known as Vavaraswami was a Muslim saint who became a devotee of Lord Ayyappan. There is a shrine dedicated to Vavaraswami at Sabarimala, as well as Varaswamis mosque at Erumeli next to an Ayyappa temple. The devotion of Vavaraswami to Ayyappan and the key role that the Islamic Masjid has in the Ayyappa Pilgrimage, highlights the communal harmony in Kerala. The devotion of Vavaraswami also highlights the relevance of Ayyappa devotion for members of all faiths, and the equality shown to all, whether they are Muslims, Hindus or Christians.
Sabarimala (0929 North 7706 East) is situated in the midst of 18 hills, in a bowl of land blessed with a small rivulet named `Urakuzhi Theertham'. The area is in the hilly regions east of Kerala bordering Tamilnadu. Elevation above mean sea level is approximately 1260 Metres/4135 Ft. Temples existed in each of the hills surrounding Sabarimala. While functional (and intact temples) exist at many places in surrounding areas like Nilackal, Kalaketi, Inchiparakotta and Karimala, remnants of old temples are visible in the remaining hills.
From the international airport of Thiruvanathapuram (erstwhile Trivandrum), Sabarimala is located at 010 degrees/115 Kms. Similarly, from the international airport at Kochi (erstwhile Cochin) it is located at 118 degrees/106 Kms. These distances are `direct air distances or distances `as the crow flies'.
The pilgrimage to Sabarimala is a singular example of a pilgrimage where pilgrims, without consideration of caste, creed, position or social status, go with one mind and one `mantra' dreaming constantly of the darshan of the presiding deity a the Holy Sannidhanam
Kerala is a land of temples; perhaps the best known pilgrimage destination in Kerala is Sabarimala, high up in the Sahyadri Mountains(western ghats). Sabarimala Sri Dharmasastha Temple is the most famous and prominent among all the Sastha Temples. It is believed that Parasurama Maharshi who retrieved Kerala from the sea by throwing his axe, installed the idol of Ayyappa at Sabarimala to worship Lord Ayyappa.
The pilgrimage begins in the month of November and ends in January. The temple attracts pilgrims not only from the southern states of India, but also from other parts of the country and abroad.
The shrine gets thronged with devotees especially during the main pilgrim season from November to January.
Mandalapooja(Nov.15th)and Makaravilakku(Jan.14th)are the two main events of the pilgrim season. The temple stays closed during the rest of the year except for the first five days of every Malayalam month and during Vishu (April).
Certain customs are to be strictly observed if one has to undertake a pilgrimage to Sabarimala. A pilgrim attending the Mandalapooja should observe austerities for 41 days. During this period, the pilgrim should abstain himself from non- vegetarian habits and cardinal pleasures.
Pilgrims set out in groups under a leader, and each carry a cloth bundle called Irumudi kettu containing traditional offerings. Unlike certain Hindu temples, Sabarimala temple has no restrictions of caste or creed. The temple is open to males of all age groups and to women who have either passed their fertility age and those before reaching the stage of puberty.
This footage is part of the professionally-shot broadcast stock footage archive of Wilderness Films India Ltd., the largest collection of imagery from South Asia. The Wilderness Films India collection comprises of thousands of hours of high quality broadcast imagery, mostly shot on HDCAM 1080i High Definition, HDV and XDCAM. Write to us for licensing this footage on a broadcast format, for use in your production! We are happy to be commissioned to film for you or else provide you with broadcast crewing and production solutions across South Asia. We pride ourselves in bringing the best of India and South Asia to the world... Reach us at wfi @ vsnl.com and admin@wildfilmsindia.com
Mammoth crowd of devotees at Petta Sree Dharmasastha Temple
Pilgrims by the thousands undertake the pilgrimage to Srivinayak at Sabarimala in south India. Notice that there are NO women here - this is an all male preserve - the Sabarimala pilgrimage!
Located in Pullumedu in Kerala's Idukki district, Sabarimala hosts the ritual of 'Makara Jyothi' at Sree Ayyappa Temple in Pathanamthitta district.
This is the same location where a tragic stampede took place on the 14th of January 2011, and perhaps over a hundred people were killed. Going by the crowds and the narrow access lane, this was almost a foregone conclusion.
Vavar (pronounced Vaa-var), also known as Vavaraswami was a Muslim saint who became a devotee of Lord Ayyappan. There is a shrine dedicated to Vavaraswami at Sabarimala, as well as Varaswamis mosque at Erumeli next to an Ayyappa temple. The devotion of Vavaraswami to Ayyappan and the key role that the Islamic Masjid has in the Ayyappa Pilgrimage, highlights the communal harmony in Kerala. The devotion of Vavaraswami also highlights the relevance of Ayyappa devotion for members of all faiths, and the equality shown to all, whether they are Muslims, Hindus or Christians.
Sabarimala (0929 North 7706 East) is situated in the midst of 18 hills, in a bowl of land blessed with a small rivulet named `Urakuzhi Theertham'. The area is in the hilly regions east of Kerala bordering Tamilnadu. Elevation above mean sea level is approximately 1260 Metres/4135 Ft. Temples existed in each of the hills surrounding Sabarimala. While functional (and intact temples) exist at many places in surrounding areas like Nilackal, Kalaketi, Inchiparakotta and Karimala, remnants of old temples are visible in the remaining hills.
From the international airport of Thiruvanathapuram (erstwhile Trivandrum), Sabarimala is located at 010 degrees/115 Kms. Similarly, from the international airport at Kochi (erstwhile Cochin) it is located at 118 degrees/106 Kms. These distances are `direct air distances or distances `as the crow flies'.
The pilgrimage to Sabarimala is a singular example of a pilgrimage where pilgrims, without consideration of caste, creed, position or social status, go with one mind and one `mantra' dreaming constantly of the darshan of the presiding deity a the Holy Sannidhanam
Kerala is a land of temples; perhaps the best known pilgrimage destination in Kerala is Sabarimala, high up in the Sahyadri Mountains(western ghats). Sabarimala Sri Dharmasastha Temple is the most famous and prominent among all the Sastha Temples. It is believed that Parasurama Maharshi who retrieved Kerala from the sea by throwing his axe, installed the idol of Ayyappa at Sabarimala to worship Lord Ayyappa.
The pilgrimage begins in the month of November and ends in January. The temple attracts pilgrims not only from the southern states of India, but also from other parts of the country and abroad.
The shrine gets thronged with devotees especially during the main pilgrim season from November to January.
Mandalapooja(Nov.15th)and Makaravilakku(Jan.14th)are the two main events of the pilgrim season. The temple stays closed during the rest of the year except for the first five days of every Malayalam month and during Vishu (April).
Certain customs are to be strictly observed if one has to undertake a pilgrimage to Sabarimala. A pilgrim attending the Mandalapooja should observe austerities for 41 days. During this period, the pilgrim should abstain himself from non- vegetarian habits and cardinal pleasures.
Pilgrims set out in groups under a leader, and each carry a cloth bundle called Irumudi kettu containing traditional offerings. Unlike certain Hindu temples, Sabarimala temple has no restrictions of caste or creed. The temple is open to males of all age groups and to women who have either passed their fertility age and those before reaching the stage of puberty.
This footage is part of the professionally-shot broadcast stock footage archive of Wilderness Films India Ltd., the largest collection of imagery from South Asia. The Wilderness Films India collection comprises of thousands of hours of high quality broadcast imagery, mostly shot on HDCAM 1080i High Definition, HDV and XDCAM. Write to us for licensing this footage on a broadcast format, for use in your production! We are happy to be commissioned to film for you or else provide you with broadcast crewing and production solutions across South Asia. We pride ourselves in bringing the best of India and South Asia to the world... Reach us at wfi @ vsnl.com and admin@wildfilmsindia.com
Sabarimala Protest : Activist Trupti Desai Stuck At Cochin Airport
Sabarimala Protest : Activist Trupti Desai Stuck At Cochin Airport
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Walking on stilts for the Lord - It happens only in India!!
The devotees of Lord Ayyappan / Ayappan show the strength of their devotion in various ways. One man treks the route through the jungles on stilts while others make the trek bare feet. At every rest stop along the way are reminders of the mission these pilgrims are on. These can be seen in the numerous idols and messages to Lord Ayyappan / Ayappan.
Hundreds of pilgrims trek through dense jungle in rain or sunshine to the Sabarimala Temple high up on a mountain in Kerala, South India. The pilgrims dressed as Lord Ayyappan, a reincarnation of Lord Shiva / Siva, one of the three Gods in the Hindu trinity, are seen celebrating the birth of Lord Ayappan. Pilgrims wearing loin cloths / dhotis, rosaries, head-dresses and face paint in various colors, wave offerings, emulating Ayappan. The pilgrimage exudes an atmosphere of joy and devotion to Lord Ayappan. Her, the pilgrimage starts from the Petta Sree Dharmasastha Temple with a Mosque in the close vicinity.
Sabarimala is located at 010 degrees/115 Kms. Similarly, from the international airport at Kochi (erstwhile Cochin) it is located at 118 degrees/106 Kms. These distances are `direct air distances or distances `as the crow flies'. The pilgrimage to Sabarimala is a singular example of a pilgrimage where pilgrims, without consideration of caste, creed, position or social status, go with one mind and one `mantra' dreaming constantly of the darshan of the presiding deity a the Holy Sannidhanam.
Kerala is a land of temples; perhaps the best known pilgrimage destination in Kerala is Sabarimala, high up in the Sahyadri Mountains(western ghats). Sabarimala Sri Dharmasastha Temple is the most famous and prominent among all the Sastha Temples. It is believed that Parasurama Maharshi who retrieved Kerala from the sea by throwing his axe, installed the idol of Ayyappa at Sabarimala to worship Lord Ayyappa.
The pilgrimage begins in the month of November and ends in January. The temple attracts pilgrims not only from the southern states of India, but also from other parts of the country and abroad.
The shrine gets thronged with devotees especially during the main pilgrim season from November to January. Mandalapooja (Nov.15th) and Makaravilakku (Jan.14th) are the two main events of the pilgrim season. The temple stays closed during the rest of the year except for the first five days of every Malayalam month and during Vishu (April). Certain customs are to be strictly observed if one has to undertake a pilgrimage to Sabarimala. A pilgrim attending the Mandalapooja should observe austerities for 41 days. During this period, the pilgrim should abstain himself from non- vegetarian habits and cardinal pleasures.
Pilgrims set out in groups under a leader, and each carry a cloth bundle called Irumudi kettu containing traditional offerings. Unlike certain Hindu temples, Sabarimala temple has no restrictions of caste or creed. The temple is open to males of all age groups and to women who have either passed their fertility age and those before reaching the stage of puberty.
This footage is part of the professionally-shot broadcast stock footage archive of Wilderness Films India Ltd., the largest collection of imagery from South Asia. The Wilderness Films India collection comprises of thousands of hours of high quality broadcast imagery, mostly shot on HDCAM 1080i High Definition, HDV and XDCAM. Write to us for licensing this footage on a broadcast format, for use in your production! We are happy to be commissioned to film for you or else provide you with broadcast crewing and production solutions across South Asia. We pride ourselves in bringing the best of India and South Asia to the world... Reach us at wfi @ vsnl.com and admin@wildfilmsindia.com
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Chottanikkara & Kaladi - ചോറ്റാനിക്കര & കാലടി - Travel Guide
Director : Riyaz Irinjalakkuda
Camera : Nithin Thalikulam
Editor : Nisanth Emmess
Script : Siju Thuravoor
Voice Over : Praveen
Content Owner : Manorama Music
The Chottanikkara is a famous temple of the Hindu mother goddess Bhagavathi. The temple is located at Chottanikkara near Ernakulam in the southern Indian state of Kerala and is one of the most popular temples in the state and in terms of temple architecture, this temple stands out to be an ultimate testmonial for the ancient vishwakarma sthapathis (wooden sculpture) in sculpting this temple along with Sabarimala. Chottanikkara Devi is worshipped at the temple, in three different forms: as Saraswati in the morning, draped in white; as Lakshmi at noon, draped in crimson; and as Durga in the evening, decked in blue.
Kalady is a census town located east of the Periyar river, in the Ernakulam district of Kerala, India near to Cochin International Airport. Notably, it is the birthplace of Adi Shankara and a popular destination for pilgrims.
കേരളത്തിലെ എറണാകുളം ജില്ലയിലെ ചോറ്റാനിക്കരയിലുള്ള പ്രശസ്തമായ ക്ഷേത്രമാണ് ചോറ്റാനിക്കര ക്ഷേത്രം. ഇവിടത്തെ പ്രധാന പ്രതിഷ്ഠ മാതൃദേവത ആയ ഭഗവതി ആണ്. ഭഗവതിയെ മൂന്നു രൂപങ്ങളിലാണ് ഈ ക്ഷേത്രത്തിൽ ആരാധിക്കുക. വെള്ള നിറത്തിൽ പൊതിഞ്ഞ് സരസ്വതീ ദേവിയായി രാവിലെ ആരാധിക്കുന്നു. കുങ്കുമ നിറത്തിൽ പൊതിഞ്ഞ് ഭദ്രകാളിയായാണ് ഉച്ചക്ക് ആരാധിക്കുക. നീല നിറത്തിൽ പൊതിഞ്ഞ് ദുർഗ്ഗയായി ഭഗവതിയെ വൈകുന്നേരം ആരാധിക്കുക. ഈ മൂന്നു ഭാവങ്ങളുമുള്ളതിനാൽ ചോറ്റാനിക്കര ഭഗവതി രാജരാജേശ്വരീസങ്കല്പത്തിലാണ് ആരാധിയ്ക്കപ്പെടുന്നത്.
കേരളത്തിലെ എറണാകുളം ജില്ലയിൽ പെരിയാറിന്റെ തീരത്തുള്ള ഒരു ഗ്രാമമാണ് കാലടി. അദ്വൈത സിദ്ധാന്തത്തിന്റെ പ്രചാരകനായ ശ്രീ ശങ്കരാചാര്യരുടെ ജന്മസ്ഥലമായ കാലടി ഒരു പ്രധാന തീർത്ഥാടക കേന്ദ്രമാണ്. പെരുമ്പാവൂരിനും അങ്കമാലിക്കും ഇടയിൽ എം.സി. റോഡിന് അരികിലായാണ് കാലടി സ്ഥിതി ചെയ്യുന്നത്. കാലടിയിൽ പ്രശസ്തമായ സംസ്കൃത സർവ്വകലാശാല സ്ഥിതിചെയ്യുന്നു. പ്രസിദ്ധ ക്രിസ്തീയ തീർത്ഥാടനകേന്ദ്രമായ മലയാറ്റൂർ പള്ളി കാലടിയ്ക്ക് എട്ടുകിലോമീറ്റർ അകലെയാണ്.
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