Information of Ayyappa Temple, Kukatpally, Hyderabad, Telangana

Ayyappa temple is located in Kukatpally near Vivekananda Nagar Colony, in Hyderabad in the state of Telangana, in South India. It is one of the most sought after Lord Ayyappa temple in the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secundrabad. It witnesses a heavy crowd of Ayyappa adherent devotees during the pilgrimage season from November to Mid- January every year. Most of the local people visit this shrine on Fridays and public holidays with great devotion and faith. This shrine is also visited by devotes who are on the way to Sabharimala in the district of Kottayam, in the state of Kerala.

Ayyappa Temple Religious Significance

Ayyappa temple at Kukatpalli is managed by priests who belong to the state of Kerala. Most of the special poojas, abhisekhams, yagnas and other religious functions and activities are performed as per the Malayali culture and tradition as performed in Kerala. In this particular shrine the poojas, offering and homams performed are Ganapathy Pooja, Padi Pooja, Udayasthamana Pooja, Ulsavabali, Muzhukkappu, Sahasra Namarchana, Ashtothararchana, Thulabharam, Neyyabhishekom, Vibhoothi Prasadam, Ayyappan Pooja, Ayyappan Mala Mantram, Ayyappan Astottaram, Ayyappan Saranam, Ayyappan Moola Mantram, Ayyappan Gayathri, Ayyappan Namaskaram, Navagraha Pooja, Otta Graha Pooja, Valsan Nivedyam, Gold ornaments Pooja, Ayyappa Chakram, Harivarasanam, Usha Pooja, Ucha Pooja, Nithya Pooja, Aravana, Appom, Ganapathihomam, Bhagavathiseva, Pushpabhishekom, Kalabhabhishekom, Ashtabhishekom, Laksharchana, Vidyarambham, Manjal Kumkum, Malar Nivedyam, Adima, Thanka Anki Charth, Silver Anki Charth, Choroonu, Sahasra Kalasam, Vella Nivedyam, Sarkkara Payasam, Parayideel Inside temple compound, Parayideel Outside temple compound, Navagraha Neyy Vilakk, Namakaranam, Poojicha Mani (Big), Poojicha Mani (Small), Neeranjanam, Udayada Charth, Panchamritham, Panchamritham, Adiyasishtam Neyy, Soyamvararchana, Mala/Vadi Pooja, Udayada Nadakku vayppu, Manjal Kumkumabhishekom, Nagar Pooja and Vara Nivedyam.

Ayyappa Temple Architectural Significance

Ayyappa temple at kukatpalli is built in a successful manner as per the Kerala Hindu temple architectural style and pattern. In the making of this temple, a good amount of woods and bricks are largely used with a lot of perfection. The main sanctum is a raised platform on which the idol of the Lord is installed. The interior and exterior of this temple looks like a Kerala Hindu temple in all aspects. The walls of this temple has chamber for lamps that are lit during the auspicious days and festive days. The flooring and ceiling of this temple is really more attractive. The sub-temples within the temple complex are arranged in a systematic manner according to the Vedic rules and regulations. The pillars of the prayer hall are depicted with tales related to this Lord. The entrance and exist gateways are really broad in size. The 18 steps are beautifully carved and used for step related poojas and abhisekhams. The towers of the sub-temples are much smaller than the main sanctum in the temple premises. It is a wall fortified modern Hindu temple that is apt for various types of Hindu religious functions and activities to a great extent. The prayer hall is really specious. The building structure provides a peaceful atmosphere for spiritual activities at this temple.

Festivals at Ayyappa Temple

At Ayyappa temple of Kukatpalli, Onam and Vishu which are the main Hindu festivals of Kerala are celebrated in a grand manner by the Kerala community people along with the participation of local devotees. This particular temple gets much busy with religious functions and activities during the Mandala pooja season from mid-November to mid-January every year. On 14th January, special evening poojas are conducted in a religious manner with a lot of perfection.