Ganapathy Pooja
With folded hands and a humble heart, the devotee should offer the following prayer:
“Suklambharadharam Vishnum, Shashivarnam Chaturbhujam, Prasannavadanam Dhyayet, Sarva Vighnopa Shantaye”
Pranayam:
“Om Bhooh, Om Bhuvah, Om Suvah,
Om Mahah, Om Janah, Om Tapah, Om Satyam,
Om Tatsavitur Varenyam, Bhargo Devasya Dheemahi,
Dhiyo Yonah Prachodayat.
Om Apo Jyotirasmritam Brahma, Bhoor Bhuvah Suvarom.”
Sankalpa:
After reciting the day, Nakshatra, and other details, the devotee should pronounce:
“Mama Upaatha Samastha Duritakshayadvara
Sri Parameswara Preetyartham, Karishyamanasya
Sri Hariharaputra Pooja Karmanah Nirvighnena Parisamaptyartham,
Adau Sriman Mahaganapathi Poojam Karishye.”
Offering of Rituals:
- Aasanam Samarpayami – I offer a seat.
- Arghyam Samarpayami – I offer water for washing the hands.
- Paadyam Samarpayami – I offer water for washing the feet.
- Achamaneeyam Samarpayami – I offer water for sipping.
- Snanam Samarpayami – I offer a sacred bath.
- Snanānandaram Achamaneeyam Samarpayami – I offer water for sipping after the bath.
- Vastra Yagnopaveetha Uthriya Abharanam Artham Akshatam Samarpayami – I offer sacred rice grains along with the holy thread and upper garment.
- Divya Gandham Dharayami – I apply the divine sandal paste.
- Divya Gandhastha Haridra Kumkumam Samarpayami – I offer sacred turmeric and kumkum.
- Pushpamalam Samarpayami – I offer a garland of flowers.
Ganesh Pooja
Offer worship to Lord Ganesh’s photo, idol, or the lamp by chanting the following names:
- Aum Sumukhaya Namah
- Aum Ekadantaya Namah
- Aum Kapilaya Namah
- Aum Gajakarnakaya Namah
- Aum Lambodaraya Namah
- Aum Vikataya Namah
- Aum Vighnarajasya Namah
- Aum Ganadhipaya Namah
- Aum Dhoomaketave Namah
- Aum Gandhyakshaya Namah
- Aum Phalachandaya Namah
- Aum Gajananaya Namah
- Aum Vakratundaya Namah
- Aum Shoorpakarnaya Namah
- Aum Herambaya Namah
- Aum Skandapoorvajaya Namah
- Aum Sreeman Mahaganapataye Namah
Nanavidha Divya Parimala Pushpani Samarpayami. (Offer various fragrant flowers)
Naivedyam:
Sprinkle theertham (holy water) on fruits, jaggery, and bananas while chanting:
“Om Bhoor Bhuvah Swah, Tat Savitur Varenyam,
Bhargo Devasya Dheemahi, Dhiyo Yo Nah Prachodayat.
Om Apo Jyotir Amritam Brahma,
Praana Apana Vyana Udana Samana,
Mahanaivedyam Samarpayami.”
Karpooram:
“Karpoora Neeranjanam Samarpayami.” (Offer camphor light)
Vakratunda Mahakaya:
“Vakratunda Mahakaya, Surya Koti Samaprabha,
Avighnam Kuru Me Deva, Sarva Karyeshu Sarvada.
Sreeman Mahaganapataye Namah,
Shodashopachara Poojam Samarpayami.
Sreeman Mahaganapathih Supreeto Bhavatu.”
Place sacred rice in your palm and, with a spoon of water, leave it into the arghyapatram (sacred vessel) while chanting:
“Gange Cha Yamune Chaiva, Godavari Sarasvati,
Narmade Sindhu Kaveri, Jalesmin Sannidhim Kuru.
Kalasha Devatabhyo Namah.”
Lord Ayyappa Pooja
With folded hands and a humble heart, the devotee should offer the following prayer:
Dhyaanam:
“Aashyaama Komala Vishala Tanum, Vichitra
Vaasovasaanam Arunotpala Daama Hastam,
Uttunga Ratna Makutam Kutilaagra Kesham,
Shaastaaram Ishta Varadam Sharanam Prapadhye.”
Pranayam:
“Om Bhooh, Om Bhuvah, Om Suvah,
Om Mahah, Om Janah, Om Tapah, Om Satyam,
Om Tat Savitur Varenyam,
Bhargo Devasya Dheemahi,
Dhiyo Yo Nah Prachodayat.
Om Apo Jyotir Amritam Brahma,
Bhoor Bhuvah Suvar Om.”
Sankalpa:
“Poorvokta Evam Guna Vishishtayam Shubha Thithau,
Mama Upaatta Sakala Duritakshaya Dvara,
Sakala Abheeshta Siddhyartham,
Jnana Vairagya Siddhyartham,
Sri Hariharaputra Poojam Karishye.”
(Leave the sacred rice and water into the arghyapatram.)
Kalasha Pooja
Tadangatvena Kalasa Poojam Karishye
(In a copper pot, fill water and add arecanut, Tulasi leaves, coins, and Darbha grass. Place your right palm on the Kalasha and recite the following mantra.)
Mantra:
“Kalashasya Mukhe Vishnuh,
Kante Rudra Samaashritah,
Moole Tatra Sthito Brahma,
Madhye Matriganah Sthitah.
Kukshau Tu Sagarah Sarve,
Supta Dweepa Vasundhara.
Rigvedo Atharva Vedascha,
Samavedo Yajurvedah.
Angaischa Sahita Nityam,
Kalashambu Samaashritah.”
Ahavanam (Invocation)
Asmin Dheepa/Bimba/Chitra Paadae,
Sri Poornapushkalamba Sametha,
Sri Hariharaputra Swamy Avahayami.
Offerings:
- Aasanam Samarpayami – I offer a seat.
- Arghyam Samarpayami – I offer water for washing the hands.
- Paadyam Samarpayami – I offer water for washing the feet.
- Achamaneeyam Samarpayami – I offer water for sipping.
- Snanam Samarpayami – I offer a sacred bath.
- Snanānandaram Achamaneeyam Samarpayami – I offer water for sipping after the bath.
- Vastra Yagnopaveetha Uthriya Abharanam Artham Akshatam Samarpayami – I offer sacred rice grains along with the holy thread and upper garment.
- Divya Gandham Dharayami – I apply the divine sandal paste.
- Divya Gandhastha Haridra Kumkumam Samarpayami – I offer sacred turmeric and kumkum.
- Pushpamalam Samarpayami – I offer a garland of flowers.
Sri Hariharaputra Ashtottara Sata Namavali
Sri Poorna-Pushkala Sameta Sri Hariharaputra Swamine Namah.
Naivedyam:
Sprinkle theertham (holy water) on the fruits, jaggery, and banana while chanting the following mantra:
“Om Bhoor Bhuvah Swah, Tat Savitur Varenyam,
Bhargo Devasya Dheemahi, Dhiyo Yo Nah Prachodayat.
Om Apo Jyotir Amritam Brahma.
Praana Apana Vyana Udana Samaanahya Namah,
Maha Naivedyam Samarpayami.”
Karpooram:
“Karpoora Neeranjanam Samarpayami.”
(Offer camphor light)
108 Sharana Ghosham
Swamiye Saranam Ayyappa!
Lord Ayyappa Swamy Moola Mantra:
“Aum Sri Hariharaputraya Putrataabhya Shatrunashaya Madagajavahanaya Mahaa Shastre Namah” (Repeat 18 times.)
Swamiye Saranam Ayyappa - This prayer is a heartfelt request to Lord Ayyappa to forgive and protect the devotee for all mistakes, whether committed knowingly or unknowingly.
Arinthum Ariyamalum Therinthum Theriyamalum Seitha Sakala Kutrangal Yavayum Poruttu Kaathu Rakshittarule Vendum,
Om Sri Sathyema Ponnu 18 Padimel Vaazhum,
Vilaali Veeran Veeramanigandan,
Kasi Rameshwaram Paandi Maleyalam Adakki Aalum,
Om Sri Harihara Suthan Aananda Chittan,
Engal Ayyan Ayyappa Swamiye... Saranam Ayyappa!
English Version
“For all the sins I have committed, whether knowingly or unknowingly, please forgive and protect me.
Om, the one who resides on the sacred 18th step, revered as the true deity! The heroic warrior Veeramanigandan, who governs over Kasi, Rameshwaram, and Pandimalayalam.
The divine son of Harihara, who is the embodiment of blissful consciousness, our beloved Ayyappa, we surrender to you.
Swamiye Saranam Ayyappa!”
Swamy Ayyappan Namaskara Slokam - salutations to Sastha
Loka Veeram Maha Poojyam,
Sarvarakshakaram Vibhum!
Parvathi Hridayanandam,
Shaastaaram Pranamamyaham!
Swamiye Saranam Ayyappa!
Viprapoojyam Vishwavandyam,
Vishnu Shambho Priyam Sutham!
Kshipraprasaada Niratam,
Shaastaaram Pranamamyaham!
Swamiye Saranam Ayyappa!
Mattha Maatanga Gamanam,
Kaarunyaamrita Pooritam!
Sarva Vighnaharam Devam,
Shaastaaram Pranamamyaham!
Swamiye Saranam Ayyappa!
Asmatkuleswaram Devam,
Asmat Shatru Vinaashanam!
Asmadishta Pradaataram,
Shaastaaram Pranamamyaham!
Swamiye Saranam Ayyappa!
Pandyesha Vamsa Tilakam,
Kerale Keli Vigraham!
Aarta Thraana Param Devam,
Shaastaaram Pranamamyaham!
Swamiye Saranam Ayyappa!
Pancha Ratnaakya Methadyo
Nityam Shuddha Patennaraha!
Tasya Prasanno Bhagawaan
Shaasta Vasathi Maanase!
Swamiye Saranam Ayyappa!
Om Sree Bhootha Natha Sadananda, Sarva Bhootha Dayapara,
Raksha: Raksha: Maha Bahoo,
Sastre Thubhyam Namo Namah!
Maalaa (Mudra) Dhaarana Mantram
(This mantra is a respectful invocation to various mudras (symbolic hand gestures) while wearing the Mudra Mala, seeking blessings and protection. )
Jnaana Mudraam Shaastra Mudraam Guru Mudraam Namaamyaham,
Vana Mudraam Shuddha Mudraam Rudra Mudraam Namaamyaham,
Shaanta Mudraam Satya Mudraam Vrata Mudraam Namaamyaham,
Shabaryaashrama Satyena Mudraam Paatu Sadaapi Mae,
Gurudakshinayaa Poorvam Tasyaanugraha Kaarine,
Sharanaagata Mudraakshyam Tvan Mudraam Dhaarayaamyaham,
Chin Mudraam Khecharee Mudraam Bhadra Mudraam Namaamyaham,
Shabaryaachala Mudraayai Namastubhyam Namo Namah.
Mantra While Taking Off Maala:
(This mantra is recited while respectfully removing the sacred Maala, seeking release from the vow and blessings from the divine)
“Apoorva Machala Rohini,
Divya Darshana Kaaranam,
Shatrumudrat Mahadeve,
Dehi Me Vrata Mocchanam.”
Harivarasanam
- harivaraasanam viśvamōhanam,
haridadhīśvaram ārādhyapādukam ।
arivimardanam nityanartanam,
hariharātmajam dēvamāśrayē ॥
- śaraṇakīrtanam bhaktamānasam,
bharaṇalōlupam nartanālasam ।
aruṇabhāsuram bhūtanāyakam,
hariharātmajam dēvamāśrayē ॥
- praṇayasatyakam prāṇanāyakam,
praṇatakalpakam suprabhāñchitam ।
praṇavamandiram kīrtanapriyam,
hariharātmajam dēvamāśrayē ॥
- turagavāhanam sundarānanam,
varagadāyudham vēdavarṇitam ।
gurukṛpākaraṃ kīrtanapriyam,
hariharātmajam dēvamāśrayē ॥
- tribhuvanārchitam dēvatātmakam,
trinayanaprabhuṃ divyadēśikam ।
tridaśapūjitam chintitapradam,
hariharātmajam dēvamāśrayē ॥
- bhavabhayāpaham bhāvukāvaham,
bhuvanamōhanam bhūtibhūṣaṇam ।
dhavalavāhanam divyavāraṇam,
hariharātmajam dēvamāśrayē ॥
- kalamṛdusmitam sundarānanam,
kalabhakōmalam gātramōhanam ।
kalabhakēsarī vājinavāhanam,
hariharātmajam dēvamāśrayē ॥
- śritajanapriyam chintitapradam,
śrutivibhūṣaṇam sādhujīvanam ।
śrutimanōharam gītalālasam,
hariharātmajam dēvamāśrayē ॥
śaraṇaṃ ayyappā svāmi śaraṇaṃ ayyappā ।
śaraṇaṃ ayyappā svāmi śaraṇaṃ ayyappā ॥
Harivarasanam ( English Meaning )
- I take refuge in Lord Ayyappa, the son of Hari and Hara,
Who is seated on the holy pedestal, enchanting the universe,
Adored by Lord Vishnu and worshipped for His divine feet,
Destroyer of ignorance, who dances eternally.
- I take refuge in Lord Ayyappa, who is praised by the song of surrender,
Loved by devotees, carefree and indulging in dance,
Radiant like the rising sun, leader of the celestial beings,
The divine son of Hari and Hara.
- I take refuge in Lord Ayyappa, who is true to His devotees,
The protector of life, the source of cosmic sound,
Adorned with the holy syllable "Om", dwelling in the temple of pranava,
Lover of devotional songs, the divine son of Hari and Hara.
- I take refuge in Lord Ayyappa, who rides on a celestial horse,
With a beautiful face and armed with a mighty mace,
Praised by the scriptures and bestower of blessings,
Compassionate guru, lover of songs, divine son of Hari and Hara.
- I take refuge in Lord Ayyappa, worshipped by the three worlds,
Embodiment of divinity, the three-eyed Lord,
Revered by the celestials, bestower of all desires,
The divine son of Hari and Hara.
- I take refuge in Lord Ayyappa, who removes the fears of worldly existence,
Fulfilling the wishes of devotees, captivating the universe,
Adorned with holy ash, riding on a white elephant,
The divine son of Hari and Hara.
- I take refuge in Lord Ayyappa, who smiles gently, with a beautiful face,
Soft as a lotus, His form is enchanting,
Like the majestic lion, riding on a mighty steed,
The divine son of Hari and Hara.
- I take refuge in Lord Ayyappa, dear to His devotees, bestower of boons,
Adorned with the sacred scriptures, the protector of the righteous,
Enchanting to the mind, immersed in music,
The divine son of Hari and Hara.
I seek refuge in you, O Lord Ayyappa, I surrender to you, O Lord Ayyappa!
I seek refuge in you, O Lord Ayyappa, I surrender to you, O Lord Ayyappa!
