Awaiting Pratishta
Lord Ayyappa
अय्यप्प
Phase 1 of the Kshetra Nirmana Yagna
Completed · 31 May 2026
Phase 1 of 3
Kshetra Nirmana Yagna Phase 1
Naveekarana & Utsava
24 May 2026 → 8 Jun 2026
11-day Naveekarana Kalasam 2026 (one-time consecration) · 6-day Utsava 2026 (annual festival from this year onwards)
Pratishta of Lord Ayyappa, Ganapathi, Subramanya, and the Nagas. Inauguration of the Sreekovil, Chuttambalam, Dwajasthamba, Namaskara Mantapa in front of Lord Ayyappa, and the Gopuram.
Sree Ayyappa Pratista — 31 May 2026
Sunday, 31 May 2026 — 7:30 AM IST
Anizham Nakshatram · Mithuna Rashi
The Pratishta of Lord Ayyappa was performed under Anizham Nakshatram at 7:30 AM on 31 May 2026. We are deeply grateful to every devotee whose Sankalpa and Seva made this moment possible.
The Divine Presences
Deities of Phase 1
Four divine presences will be installed during the Naveekarana Kalasam.
- Awaiting Pratishta
Lord Ganapathi
गणपति
Phase 1 of the Kshetra Nirmana Yagna
- Awaiting Pratishta
The Nagas (Sarpas)
नागाः
Phase 1 of the Kshetra Nirmana Yagna
- Awaiting Pratishta
Lord Subramanya
सुब्रह्मण्य
Phase 1 of the Kshetra Nirmana Yagna
Built in Vastu-Shilpa tradition
What is being built
- In progress
Sree Kovil
ಶ್ರೀಕೋವಿಲ್
The main sanctum of Lord Ayyappa. Nearly complete; copper-tiled roof installed. Final finishing in progress before the Pratishta.
- In progress
Chuttambalam
ಚುಟ್ಟಂಬಲಂ
The outer pillared corridor encircling the sanctum — hosts pradakshina and devotee gatherings. In advanced stage of construction.
- Seasoning in thailam
Dwajasthamba
ಧ್ವಜಸ್ತಂಭ
The temple flagstaff — in Tantric architecture, the spinal cord of the deity. Currently seasoning in thailam (sacred oils) before erection.
- In progress
Namaskara Mantapa (Lord Ayyappa)
ನಮಸ್ಕಾರ ಮಂಟಪ
The prostration hall in front of Lord Ayyappa. Nearly complete alongside the Sree Kovil.
- In progress
Gopuram
ಗೋಪುರಂ
The main temple gateway tower — the visual herald of the temple precinct.
Sustain this phase
Causes of Phase 1
- Featured
Chuttambala Completion
Final outer prakara construction — Parashurama Kshetra tradition architecture
- Featured
Annadanam (Food Seva)
Sponsor sattvic meals for devotees at the temple
Sponsor a sacred offering
Poojas of Phase 1
Special sponsorship opportunities unique to the Naveekarana — Day Sponsor, Pratishta Sponsor, and single-day Annadanam.
One Day Pooja
One Day Pooja
One Day Pooja during Naveekarna Kalasha & Utsava
Suggested offering ₹50,001
Yagna Coordination
Speak with the Convener
For Sankalpa, Seva, sponsorships, in-kind material logistics, and any direct enquiry about the Kshetra Nirmana Yagna during the active phase.
Convener — Kshetra Nirmana Yagna
Sri. Vinod V Nair
Convener of the Kshetra Nirmana Yagna — coordinating community Sankalpa and Seva. The primary point of contact for Dhanseva (Donations), in-kind offerings, and ceremony sponsorships.
Updates from the temple
News about Phase 1
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Day 2 — Ganapathi Homam & Panchagavya Abhishekam
The daily ritual rhythm of the Naveekarana begins. Ganapathi Homam at sunrise, Usha Pooja, and the sacred Panchagavya Abhishekam cleanse the sanctum.
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Naveekarana Kalasam has begun
The 11-day Tantric re-consecration opened yesterday with Acharyavaranam, Molayidal, and Vaasthu Bali. The temple now journeys toward the Pratishta of Lord Ayyappa on Sunday 31 May 2026, 7:30 AM, under Anizham Nakshatram.
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Welcome to the Kshetra Nirmana Yagnam
An invitation to every devotee — join the sacred Yajna of creation as we approach the Naveekarana Kalasam of Sree Ayyappa Temple, Yeshwanthpur.
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Yagna Coordination
Speak with the Convener
For Yagna-specific enquiries — cause sponsorships, pooja bookings, in-kind material logistics, and devotee participation — the Convener is your first point of contact through Phase 1.
Convener — Kshetra Nirmana Yagna
Sri. Vinod V Nair
Convener of the Kshetra Nirmana Yagna — coordinating community Sankalpa and Seva. The primary point of contact for Dhanseva (Donations), in-kind offerings, and ceremony sponsorships.
An offering of Sankalpa
Sustain the Kshetra Nirmana Yagnam
Twenty-eight years of devotee-led Shrama brought us to this moment. The 17-day Naveekarana Kalasam unfolded 24 May – 8 June 2026; the sacred Pratishta of Sree Ayyappa Swami was performed on Sunday 31 May 2026 at 7:30 AM under Anizham Nakshatram. Your continued Seva sustains the temple's daily worship and the ongoing Kshetra Nirmana journey.
"By initiating the construction of a temple for the Lord,
— Vamana Purana
the sins of seven births are cleansed."
|| Swamiye Saranam Ayyappa ||
ಸ್ವಾಮಿಯೇ ಶರಣಂ ಅಯ್ಯಪ್ಪ