Kaliyugavaradhan Hariharasuthan Swamy Ayyappan

Swamy Ayyappan is the primary deity of the temple and is resident in the main sreekovil (altair) of the temple. Swamy at Lalbazar Ayyappa Temple gives His divine blessings and strength for all devotees to set of their journey to the main abode of Swamy Ayyappa, Sabarimala, and also delivers blessing, prosperity and protection to all devotees who worship and trust Him.

Swamy Ayyappan, also called as Manikandan, is an human incarnation of God to get rid of demons and difficulties from the lives of good mankind. He's believed to the son of Lord Vishnu and Lord Siva, the main powers of the Universe, and with that context, He holds the title of Hariharasuthan.

The presence of Swamy Ayyappan in the world is to protect good mankind and believers of God from the evil effects of Kaliyuga, hence He bears the name Kaliyugavaradhan.

Read more about the incarnation of Swamy Ayyappan

The blissful song Harivaraasanam explains the importance of Swamy Ayyappan in this world for all humans. Recital of this song is to remind Swamy about His achievements and protection to mankind, and to seek His alertness and care. Click to read and listen to the blissful song.

Moola Manthra of Swamy Ayyappa

Boothanatha Sadananda
Sarvabhootha Dayapara
Rakhsha Raksha Maha Bhaho
Sasthre Thubhyam Namo Namaha

Gaayathri

Om Bootha Nathaya Vidhmahe
Bava Nandhanaya Dheemahe
Tanno Sastha Prachodayaath !

Sri Ayyappa Namaskaara Slokam - Loka Veeryam Maha Poojyam ...

Sree Dharma Shaastha Ashtotthara Shathanaamaavali

Vigneswaran Mooshikavaahanan Shree Maha Ganapathi

Maha Ganapathi stays as an updevatha at the temple, but with equal important and role in the temple. Ganapathibhagavan is the elder brother to Swamy Ayyappan, as Lord Paramasiva is the father of Shree Ganapathi, Shree Subramanian and Swamy Ayyappa.

The daily rituals at the temple begins with Mahaganapathi Homam, the major offering to God Mahaganapathi.

Ganapathi is also known as Vigneswaran as he is important in removing obstacles from our daily life. Ganapathibhagavan uses mouse (mooshika) as his vaahana (vehicle), hence known as Mooshikavaahanan. The mouse commonly seen as a menace, and bhagavan keeps control over all menaces, so that our lives go as smooth as possible.

Moola Manthra of Maha Ganapathy

Om Gam Ganapathaye Namaha (108 times)

Gaayathri

Om Thathpurushaya Vidmahe
Vakratundaya Dheemahi
Tanno Danti Prachodayat

Slokam

Shuklaambara Dharam Vishnum
Shashi Varnam Chatur Bhujam
Prasanna Vadanam Dhyaayet
Sarva Vighna Upashaanthaye

Vakratunda Mahaakaaya
Suuryakoti Samaprabha
Nirvighnam Kurume Deva
Shubha Kaaryeshhu Sarvadaa

Slokas on Lord Ganapathi

Pazhanimalavaasan Velayudhan Sree Subramaniaswamy

Sreemurugan or Sreesubramian stays of the left side of Sree Ayyappa at the temple. Sreemurugan is the second brother of Swamy Ayyappan. The Lord is also known as Kartikeyan, Shanmugan, Skandan and Mayilvaahanan. The holy hill of Pazhani in Tamil Nadu is His primary abode, but has temples and worshippers all over the world. Batu Caves in Malaysia is another important shrine of Lord Subramaniaswamy.

Like Swamy Ayyappan, incarnation of Sree Subramanian is also to get rid of asuras (evils), but Sree Subramanian's role was primarily to protect the Gods. After fulfilling His birth duties, He settled in the hill of Pazhani, and made it his permananent abode. Being protector of Gods, He is extremely powerful, and worshipping Him will protect you from all evils.

Moola Manthra of Sree Subramanyaswamy

Om Saravana Bhavaaya Namaha
Gyaanashakthidhara Skantha Vallikalyaana Sundara
Devasena Manah Kaantha Kaarthikeya Namo Sthute
Om Subramanyaaya Namah:

Gaayathri

Om Kukkuda Dhwajaya Vidhmahe
Sakthi Hasthaaya Dhimahi
Thanno Subramanya Prachodhayaath

Skanda Shashti Kavacham