Devotees Flock to Siddhapudur Ayyappan Temple in Coimbatore for Makara Jyothi Darshan

In conjunction with the Makara Jyothi celebrations at Sabarimala, the Ayyappan temple at Siddhapudur in Coimbatore held a special darshan on January 15th.


Coimbatore:

The sacred observance of Makara Jyothi, a significant event following the Makara Vilakku pooja at the Sabarimala Ayyappan temple, was celebrated at the Siddhapudur Ayyappan temple in Coimbatore, often referred to as the second Sabarimala, on January 15th.

After the customary deeparadhana, the auspicious Makara Jyothi was witnessed at Ponnambalamedu. Mirroring the events at Sabarimala, Ayyappan temples across the region participated in the Jyothi darshan event. In Siddhapudur, special decorations adorned the deity, and devotees engaged in poojas and received the Jyothi darshan, marking a divine experience.



The festival attracted numerous devotees who participated in the celebrations, offering prayers and witnessing the divine light, a symbol of spiritual enlightenment and fulfillment.

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