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Sacred Programme · 17 Days

Naveekarana Kalasam & Utsava

ನವೀಕರಣ ಕಲಶ

An 11-day Tantric re-energising of Sree Ayyappa Swami's idol, followed by the 6-day Utsava festival. The sacred Pratishta was performed on Sunday 31 May 2026 at 7:30 – 8:30 AM under Anizham Nakshatram, Mithuna Rashi — the culminating moment of this 17-day Yajna.

This page now stands as a historical record of the completed programme.

Naveekarana 24 May → 3 June Utsava 3 June → 8 June

|| Swamiye Saranam Ayyappa ||

ಸ್ವಾಮಿಯೇ ಶರಣಂ ಅಯ್ಯಪ್ಪ

Sacred Rejuvenation

Naveekarana Kalasam

The Sacred Rejuvenation of Divine Presence

Swamiye Saranam Ayyappa! · Dear Devotees

As ordained in the eternal Agama Shastras that guide the construction and worship of our Sree Ayyappa Temple in Yeshwanthpur, Bengaluru, the Naveekarana Kalasam is the most revered Mahayagna of renewal. This profound 11-day Tantric ritual (24 May to 8 June 2026) ceremonially re-energises the Panchaloha idol of Lord Ayyappa with fresh, vibrant Prana Shakti (divine life force).

"By initiating the construction of a temple for the Lord, the sins of seven births are cleansed."
— Vamana Purana

This sacred rite restores and amplifies the eternal spiritual presence of our beloved Dharma Sastha. Through powerful Vedic mantras and time-honoured Agama procedures — Kalasa Pratishtapana, Ashtabandha rituals, and Sahasra Kalasabhishekam — the Deity is bathed in sanctified waters, sacred copper plates are enshrined, and the Garbhagriha is filled with divine vibrations that awaken every devotee's heart.

The Ayyappa Gayatri Mantra

ॐ भूतनाथाय विद्महे । भवपुत्राय धीमहि ।
तन्नो शास्ता प्रचोदयात् ॥

Om Bhūtanāthāya Vidmahe
Bhava Putrāya Dhīmahi
Tanno Śāstā Pracodayāt

"We meditate upon the Lord of all beings, the Son of Shiva and Mohini; may that Dharma Sastha (Ayyappa) illumine our intellect and guide us on the path of righteousness."

Chanted thousands of times by the Agama-expert priests and devotees, this mantra — along with Prana Pratishta bijaksharas and Vedic Suktas — infuses the idol with renewed cosmic energy. It echoes the grand Pran Pratishtha ceremonies at Ayodhya's Ram Mandir in 2024 and the majestic rejuvenation rituals at the ancient Somnath Jyotirlinga — historic events that purified the land, uplifted generations, and brought peace and prosperity to all who participated.

A Sacred Moment Honoured

The Pratishta stands fulfilled

On Sunday 31 May 2026 at 7:30 AM (Anizham Nakshatram), the sacred precincts of Yeshwanthpur Sree Ayyappa Temple resounded with Swamiye Saranam Ayyappa as the air filled with sandalwood and camphor. The golden Kalasams were poured over the Garbhagriha — the culminating moment of the Pratishta of Lord Ayyappa, along with Ganapathi, Subramanya, and the Nagas.

Every devotee who participated in this once-in-a-lifetime Mahayagna — through Sankalpa, Archana, Pushpanjali, or generous sponsorship — has received the boundless blessings of Dharma Sastha. Their devotion is now permanently part of this historic Kshetra Nirmana Yagnam, cleansing karma, granting Shreyas (spiritual progress), and filling life with peace, protection, and prosperity for generations.

We are deeply grateful to every devotee whose Sankalpa and Seva made this moment possible. The temple continues its daily worship — your continued offerings sustain the next phase of the Kshetra Nirmana journey.

|| Swami Saranam ||

ಕ್ಷೇತ್ರ ನಿರ್ಮಾಣ ಯಜ್ಞಂ – ನವೀಕರಣ ಕಲಶ
ಅಗಮ ಶಾಸ್ತ್ರ ಪ್ರಕಾರ ಭಕ್ತರ ಸೇವೆಯಿಂದ ದೈವೀಕೃಪೆಯ ಸಾಕ್ಷಾತ್ಕಾರ

Part I · The Renewal

11 sacred days · 24 May → 3 June 2026

The Naveekarana Kalasam

The 11-day re-energising of the deity — from the opening Acharyavaranam on 24 May, through the spiritual climax of Pratishta on 31 May, to the great Nadathurakkal on 3 June.

Part II · The Festival

6 days · 3 → 8 June 2026 · annual from this year

The Utsava — Grand Festival

The 6-day festival immediately following the renewal — daily Abhishekams, the Valiyavilakku Ezhunnalippu, the Pallivetta, and the concluding Aarattu on 8 June.

Yagna Coordination

Speak with the Convener

For Sankalpa, Seva, day sponsorships, and any direct enquiry about the Naveekarana Kalasam.

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.

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Gratitude · Ongoing Yajna

The Yajna continues

Each of these seventeen days carried its own sacred rituals — and we are deeply grateful to every devotee whose Sankalpa and Seva made the Pratishta possible. The temple's daily worship and the journey toward the next phases of the Kshetra Nirmana Yagnam continue.

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