What is the secret of Makara Jyothi?
Makara Jyothi is a star which is worshiped by pilgrims in huge numbers at Sabarimala Temple in Kerala on Makara Sankranti on 14 January every year. It is believed that the deity Ayyappan asserts himself as Makara Jyothi to bless his devotees.
Which day is Makara Jyothi?
January 14
January 14 is the first day of the Malayalam month of Makaram. Sighting of the Makara Jyothi marks the culmination of the annual Sabarimala pilgrimage. In the evening on this day, Lord Ayyappa’s sacred ornaments is brought to Sabarimala shrine from the Pandalam palace, localted around 80 km away, in a procession.
Who made Ayyappa idol?
Pratishta Of Today’s Ayyappa Idol Three identical idols were made. One by Swami Vimochanananda who was a native of Kerala, second by P T Rajan of Tamil Nadu and Nawab Rajamanickam Pillai and the third by my great grandfather C V Srinivasa Iyer (Kalpathy, Palakkad).
What is the date of Makara Jyothi 2022?
January 14, 2022
The annual festival of Makaravilakku held on Makara Sankranti in Kerala, India is all set to take place on January 14, 2022 (Friday). It takes place at the shrine of Sabarimala with devotees thronging the holy place every year for Makara Jyothi Darshanam from Ponnambalamedu.
Is virtual Q mandatory for Sabarimala?
Quota of Virtual-Q Tokens for Festival Season November 2021- January 2022 is now released. Virtual-Q booking is not required for Children with age of Below 05 Years. Pilgrim registration is mandatory with valid mobile number & E-mail ID for availing online services.
What is Makara Jyothi and Makara Vilakku?
Makara Jyothi is a celestial star which appears on the day of Makara Sankranthi on top of Kantamala Hills. This Jyothi appears to the south of Sanctum Sanctorum. On the day of Makara Sankranthi, Sun moves from Dhanush Rasi to Makara Rasi. It is believed that one who watches Makara Jyothi and Makara Vilakku will be relieved from the birth cycle.
What is the significance of the star Makara Jyothi?
Makara Jyothi is a celestial star which is worshiped by pilgrims in huge numbers at Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple in Kerala on Makara Sankranti on January 14th or 15th every year. It is a bright star that appears and glow on the horizon above the holy hillock of the Sabarimala Sannidhanam on Makaravilakku day (at the moment of Makarasmkarama pooja).
What is Makara Sankranthi and why is it celebrated?
On the day of Makara Sankranthi, Sun moves from Dhanush Rasi to Makara Rasi. It is believed that one who watches Makara Jyothi and Makara Vilakku will be relieved from the birth cycle. Lakhs of Ayyappa devotees gathers at Sannidhanam and at different spots to witness this Jyothi, as it marks the end of Sabarimala Deeksha.
What is the meaning of Makaravilakku?
Makaravilakku is a traditional symbolic light or flame (Deeparadhana / Arati offered to the Deity) that appears thrice on the Ponnambalamedu hill, some kilometer away to the Sabarimala temple. In other words, Makarajyothi is not man-made.