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LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE: Sri Ayyappan Temple,is situated at Mahalingapuram, Chennai, the headquarters of Tamilnadu, India.

HISTORY OF THE TEMPLE: A few Ayyappa devotees of Nungambakkam to form the Sree Ayyappa Bhaktha Sabha in 1968. They wanted to conduct weekly bhajans and 'vilakku pooja' during Mandalam/Jyothi period.

The sabha's original aims were to spread the worship of Lord Ayyappa by doing selfless socio-religious activities, to try to have a premise of its own to perform religious activities, to help the pilgrims going to Sabarimala and the like. In the early 1970s, the sabha constructed a temple complex on a plot donated to it by Lady Madhavan Nair.
Old-timers speak of the citing of a garuda (hawk) flying thrice above the temple when Ayyappa's idol was installed by the high priest of Sabarimala on March 25, 1974. They take the sighting as a divine blessing, keeping in mind the garuda of Erumeli.

Sri Ayyappan Temple,Mahalingapuram, Chennai

DIVINESS OF THE TEMPLE: This temple that is fashioned in the Keralite style lies in Chennai. A lot of pujas are conducted here during Nov-Dec. This temple is a fine example of the Kerala art and architecture. Sri Guruvayurappan, Sri Devi are also enshrined. The temple priests are Keralites who conduct puja in the Keralite fashion.

AUSPICIOUS DAYS: The two important festivals of the temple are those of Guruvayoorappan, which starts on October 28 and ends on November 4, and of Ayyappa, during December/January. Both festivals end with 'arattu' on the Marina. In addition to the two festivals, 'prathishta' days and daily poojas are also conducted in the temple.

POOJA TYPES AND TARIFF: Poojas listed here are applicable for this temple only.The tariff shown are not actual cost payable to the temple. It includes our service charge, cost of pooja items and Delivery charges.

Pooja Name	USD $	INR Rs.
Archana - Sri Ayyappan Temple, Mahalingapuram	10.00	450.00
Sagasranama Archana - Sri Ayyappan Temple, Mahalingapuram	20.00	900.00
Ashtothra Archana - Sri Ayyappan Temple, Mahalingapuram	15.00	675.00
Abishekam - Sri Ayyappan Temple, Mahalingapuram	50.00	2250.00

  *  Delivery of prasadam
        - 3 to 4 days from performing date for Indian address.
        - 5 to 7 days from performing date for Euroupe, Gulf and Asian address.
        - 10 to 12 days from performing date for US, Canada and Australia address.

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