Deities & Sannidhis

Sree Ayyappa Swami Sannidhi

The Sree Ayyappa Swami Sannidhi is the Moola Prathishta (Presiding Deity) of Sree Dharmashasthagiri Ayyappa Temple. Lord Ayyappa, revered as Dharma Shastha, is worshipped as the embodiment of righteousness, compassion, discipline, and spiritual wisdom.

Daily worship is conducted according to traditional Tantric and Vedic practices, with three daily poojas.

Special Poojas & Celebrations

• Uthram (Uttara Phalguni) Nakshatra
• Special Ayyappa Pooja, Bhasmabhishekam, Archana and Deeparadhana
• Saturday worship with Neeranjanam, Pushpanjali, Ghee Lamp and Archana
• Mandala Pooja & Makara Vilakku Mahotsavam

॥ स्वामीये शरणम् अय्यप्पा ॥

Maha Ganapathi

The Maha Ganapathi Sannidhi is a sacred place where devotees seek the blessings of Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles and the bestower of wisdom, prosperity, and success.

A Daily Maha Ganapathi Homam is performed with Vedic rituals and deep devotion.

Special Celebrations

• Sankashtahara Chaturthi
• Vinayaka Chaturthi
• Daily Maha Ganapathi Homam
• Special Ganapathi Poojas and Homams
• Karutha Mala Samarpanam, Ganapathi Pushpanjali and Special Nivedyams
• Coconut Offerings and Modaka Nivedyam

॥ ॐ गं गणपतये नमः ॥

Shiva Sannidhi

The Shiva Sannidhi is a sacred space where devotees have the unique opportunity to personally perform Pooja and Abhishekam to Lord Shiva with devotion, faith, and reverence.

Every Monday, the temple conducts Special Shiva Pooja with Vedic rituals. During Maha Shivaratri, the temple observes 4 Yama Abhishekam throughout the night, Akhanda Jagarana, devotional bhajans, cultural programmes, special poojas and spiritual discourses.

On Maha Shivaratri and every Monday, devotees participate in Dhara Abhishekam, Archana, Pin Vilakku and other traditional sevas.

Dhyana Mantapa: Located beneath the Shiva Sannidhi, the serene meditation hall provides a tranquil environment for meditation, prayer and spiritual contemplation.

ॐ नमः शिवाय

Sree Subramanya Swamy

The Sree Subramanya Swamy Temple, dedicated to Lord Kartikeya (Murugan), was constructed during the 25th Year Silver Jubilee Celebrations of the temple.

Revered as the embodiment of courage, wisdom, and divine victory, Lord Subramanya blesses devotees with strength to overcome challenges and progress on the spiritual path.

Special Celebrations

• Skanda Shashti
• Monthly Shashti Pooja
• Tuesday Special Poojas
• Subramanya Shashti Celebrations
• Special Abhishekams, Archana and Poojas

Devotees seek blessings for courage and confidence, success and victory, protection from negative influences, good health and prosperity, and spiritual wisdom and inner strength.

॥ ॐ सरवनभवाय नमः ॥

Sree Annapoorneshwari Devi

The sacred Sree Annapoorneshwari Devi Temple was consecrated in 2025 as part of the Silver Jubilee Celebrations of Sree Dharmashasthagiri Ayyappa Temple.

Dedicated to the Divine Mother who nourishes the universe, the temple is a cherished spiritual destination for devotees seeking abundance, prosperity, and divine grace.

Daily poojas are performed with traditional Vedic rituals.

Major Celebrations

• Pournami Pooja
• Sri Lalitha Sahasranama Archana
• Navaratri Celebrations
• Vijayadashami
• Friday Special Poojas
• Tuesday Special Poojas

On every Pournami, women devotees gather to chant Sri Lalitha Sahasranama and perform Archana, praying for family prosperity, health and happiness, marital harmony, spiritual growth and divine protection.

॥ अन्नपूर्णे सदापूर्णे शङ्करप्राणवल्लभे ॥

Nagaraja • Nagarani • Chitrakoodam

The Naga Sannidhi is a sacred abode of the Naga Devathas, where the divine Prathishta of Nagaraja, Nagarani, and Chitrakoodam has been consecrated beneath the holy Banyan Tree (Ashwatha Vruksha).

Special Naga Poojas are performed on every Ayilya (Ashlesha) Nakshatra.

Devotees worship at the Naga Sannidhi for:

• Relief from Naga Dosha (Sarpa Dosha)
• Santhana Bhagyam (the blessing of children)
• Family harmony and marital well-being
• Good health, prosperity, and protection
• Spiritual growth and inner peace

॥ ॐ नमो नागदेवताभ्यो नमः ॥

Guru Sannidhi

The Guru Sannidhi is a sacred shrine dedicated to the revered Brahmashree Neelakanta Gurupadar and Jagadguru Swami Sathyananda Saraswati, whose divine teachings continue to inspire devotees on the path of righteousness and spiritual awakening.

The Guru holds the highest place in Sanatana Dharma, guiding seekers from ignorance to knowledge and leading them toward self-realization. Daily Guru Pooja and Guru Aaradhana are performed with devotion, gratitude, and traditional Vedic rituals.

Special Celebrations

• Guru Pournima
• Guru Jayanthi
• Guru Aaradhana (Samadhi Anniversary)
• Special Homams, Poojas, and Alankarams

Devotees seek blessings for spiritual wisdom and self-realization, inner peace and mental clarity, divine guidance, prosperity and well-being, success in righteous endeavors, and progress on the spiritual path.

गुरुर्ब्रह्मा गुरुर्विष्णुः गुरुर्देवो महेश्वरः ।
गुरुः साक्षात्परब्रह्म तस्मै श्री गुरवे नमः ॥

Navagraha Sannidhi

The Navagraha Sannidhi is a sacred shrine dedicated to the Nine Planetary Deities (Navagrahas), who are believed to influence various aspects of human life according to Vedic tradition.

Special Navagraha Poojas are performed on the first day of every lunar month (Masa Pirappu) with traditional Vedic rituals, invoking the grace of the Navagraha Devathas and promoting harmony, positivity, and spiritual balance.

Devotees offer prayers for:

• Relief from Navagraha Doshas (planetary afflictions)
• Good health and long life
• Prosperity and financial well-being
• Success in education, career, and business
• Family harmony and peace
• Spiritual growth and divine protection

॥ ॐ नवग्रहदेवताभ्यो नमः ॥