Information of Ayyappa Temple, Bharat Nagar, Hyderabad, Telangana

Ayyappa Temple is located in Bharat Nagar, in Hyderabad, in the Ranga Reddy district, in the state of Telangana, in South India. It is one of the most sought after and frequently visited shrines by the Ayyappa devotees during the season and non-season with great devotion and dedication. The primary deity of this temple is Lord Ayyappa in the sitting form. There are also sub-temples dedicated to minor Hindu Gods in the temple complex. This shrine becomes totally busy with religious activities and functions during the Mandal Puja period as per the Malayalam calendar to a great extent.

Ayyappa Temple Religious Significance

Ayyappa Temple of Bharat Nagar is gaining momentum among the local devotees and Ayyappa devotees alike in this particular region. This temple authority appoints Kerala based purohits or priests who are well versed in Malayali tradition and culture plus religious functions and activities related to Lord Ayyappa. It is to be highly noted that most of the people belonging to the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secundrabad began their getting ready to religious trip to Sabarimala from this temple. They observe nearly 40 days fasting before preparing the Irumudi for the holy trip. The prayer hall of this temple is the spot where all these religious activities and functions are witnessed by the Ayyappa devotes, their family members, relatives and close friends. Most of the pujas, homams and yagnas are conducted strictly according to the Vedic rules and regulations.

Ayyappa Temple Architectural Significance

Ayyappa Temple of Bharat Nagar is built as per the Malayli Hindu temple architectural style and pattern. There are only certain aspects of South India Hindu temple architectural style and pattern blended in it with a lot of perfection. On the other hand, there is no pattern and style of local Hindu temple architecture incorporated in it. All these aspects make this particular temple so special in this region. The prayer hall of this temple is apt for largely conducting different types of religious functions and activities in a grand manner during the season and non-season period. The pillars of the prayer hall speak the tales related to Lord Ayyappa. The shrine has separate building structure for priests quarters, administrative block, kitchen and counter blocks. The tower of the primary temple is really moderate in height. There are separate entry and exist gate in this temple complex.

Festivals at Ayyappa Temple

Ayyappa Temple of Bharat Nagar largely celebrates most of the major and minor Hindu festivals in a religious manner. The Kerala based festivals such as Onam and Vishu are also grandly celebrated with onam feast at this temple. A good number of Malayalis who are residing in the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secundrabad also actively participated in these said festivals. With a lot of perfection, Ayyappa poojas, homams, Yagna and rituals are conducted as per Kerala's ancient and traditional methods. At this particular shrine, Ganapathy Pooja, Karpooram puja, Sri Ayyappan Pooja, Kalasha pooja, Manjal Kumkum poojas, Udayasthamana Pooja, Padi Pooja, Udayasthamana Pooja, Usha Pooja, Ucha Pooja, Nithya Pooja, Mala/Vadi Pooja, Gold ornaments Pooja, Navagraha Pooja, Otta Graha Pooja and Nagar Pooja. At this shrine, special offering to the lord is given in the form of Vara Nivedyam, Neeranjanam, Vibhoothi Prasadam, Aravana, Appom, Sarkkara Payasam, Panchamritham, Panchamritham Abhishekom and Ayyappa Chakram. During the festive and auspicious days, Ayyappa devotees conduct special pujas, yagna and homams at this shrine in order to lead a better personal and professional life. The temple perfectly follow the Kerala based calendar and performs religious activities and functions according to method mentioned in it.