Chennai: Ashtabandha Punaprathishta and Maha Kumbhabhishekam of Lord Ayyappa and Upadevathas at Sri Ayyappa Temple, Anna Nagar, will be performed under the leadership of Thanthri Brahmasri Abili Vasudevan Nambudiri duly assisted by 12 other learned priests today between 11 am and 1 pm.
The connected rituals, various homams, kriyas and poojas commenced at a specially erected yagasala in the temple premises from 1 July (Monday) at 5.30 pm and will conclude on 11 July by 11 am.
According to temple customs, temple Naveekaranam has to be performed once in 12 years which will enhance the chaithanyam of the Prathishtas consecrated in the temple. Arrangements have been made to give a fresh appearance for main door of sanctum sanctorum, sopanam and chuttuvilakku at the Temple.
There will be annadhanam to devotees. All are welcome. For more details, contact Samajam Office at 044 26213282 Cell: 7448813282.