Ayyappa Temple is a Hindu temple located in RK Puram New Delhi. This temple is an old South Indian (Malayali) temple dedicated to Lord Ayyappa. Hundreds of lamps are lit every day around the temple wall. The architecture of this temple is similar to Mayur Vihar Guruvayurappan Temple, but this temple is dedicated to Swami Ayyappa.
RK Puram New Delhi Ayyappa Temple History
In the Ayyappa temple, Ayyappa Swamy is sitting like a king, which is very attractive. Ayyappa temple is clean, beautiful and memorable place. You can also worship the idols of Lord Ayyappa, Devi, Ganesha and Sarpadev here.
The temple has its own garden which has lots of Tulsi plants. During winter, the temple provides 'black tea' to all for free. The temple has its own auditorium, which is used for various purposes. As a service to the people, bells are rung every hour in temples and food is given to poor people on Sunday afternoon.
RK Puram New Delhi Ayyappa Temple Timings
The temple remains open throughout the week. This temple opens at 5:30 in the morning and closes at 8:30 in the night.
Prime Festivals of RK Puram New Delhi Ayyappa Temple
Ayyappa Temple celebrates most of the occasions like Vishu, Onam, Navaratri, Diwali, Magara Vilakku etc. At the time of Magara Vilakku, Anna Daanam or Bhandara takes place inside the temple for 41 days. They feed more than 4000 devotees every day for 41 days.
How to Reach RK Puram New Delhi Ayyappa Temple
Ayyappa Temple RK Puram New Delhi is nearly 0.61 kilometers away from Bhikaji Cama Place Metro Station. You can go to this metro station by using the Metro MRT Pink Main Line. Sarojini Nagar railway station is the nearest railway station to Ayyappa Temple RK Puram New Delhi. It is nearly 1.29 kilometers away from it.
RK Puram New Delhi Ayyappa Temple Experience
❀ The temple is built in the architectural style of Kerala. This is the best Kerala culture temple in New Delhi.
❀ Pay for the puja at the counter near the entrance and submit the puja basket to Sri Kovil along with the receipt. Everything seems in order.
❀ There is a small canteen inside the temple, where you will get breakfast (Idli, Vada, Dosa) etc.
❀ There is a small park nearby for children to play and there is also a public toilet on the premises.
अय्यप्पा मंदिर एक हिंदू मंदिर है जो आरके पुरम नई दिल्ली में स्थित है। यह मंदिर पुराना दक्षिण भारतीय (मलयाली) मंदिर है जो भगवान अयप्पा को समर्पित है। Information
Open Close Timing
Morning: 5:30 AM - 11:00 AM (Mandalam: 11:30) Evening: 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM (May - August [Saturdays / Sundays]: 9:00 PM)
6:00 AM: Abhishekam, Malar Nivedyam and usha Pooja
7:00 AM: Ethirattu Pooja (Prabhatha pooja).Followed by Shiveli
9:00 AM: Pantheeradi Pooja
10:00 AM: Uccha Pooja followed by Shiveli
5:30 PM: Temple re-opens for public darshanam
6:30 PM - 7:00 PM: Deeparadhana (time keep changing accoding to sunset)
7:30 PM - 8:25 PM: Athazha Pooja followed by Athazha Shiveli
8:30 PM: Harivarasanam(closing time)
Mantra
Swami Saranam Ayyappa
Dham
Chithrakudam for Nagas (9 February 2006)Maa Bhadrakali (Goddess Durga) (10 February 2006)Tulasi plant
Basic Services
Drinking Water, Prasad, Puja Samagri, CCTV Security, Shoe Stores
Founder
Ayyappa Sewa Samithi
Organized By
Ayyappa Sewa Samithi (10 May, 1973)
Dedicated To
Lord Ayyappa
Photography
🚫 No (It's not ethical to capture photograph inside the temple when someone engaged in worship! Please also follow temple`s Rules and Tips.)
How To Reach
Address 📧
Sector-2 Rama Krishna Puram, New Delhi - 110022 Delhi New Delhi
Road 🚗
Mahatma Gandhi Marg >> Africa Ave or Vivekanand Marg >> Ayyappa Mandir Marg