अय्यप्पा मंदिर
Ayyappa Temple History
Ayyappa Temple is located, in Dehu Road Contonement in Pune District of Maharashtra. Dedicated to Lord Ayyappa, the temple was established by Ayyappa Seva Sangam. This temple is on top of a small hill near Dehu Road. The temple is dedicated to Lord Ayyappa, the reigning deity of the famous Sabarimala in Kerala.
Located on the summit of lofty hillocks at Dehu Road Cantonment,20 KM to the North West of Pune City majestically stands the imposing temple of Lord Ayyappa.
The panoramic scenic beauty prevailing around the hill and the verdant plains on the bank of the Indrayani River flowing nearby renders added splendor and serenity to the sacred shrine atop the hill, which is now known as “Sastha Hills” Dehu Road. It is just one and half a kilometer away from Dehu Road Railway Station and very close by Mumbai Pune Road, opposite to Ordnance Factory of Dehu Road. All types of motor vehicle can reach hilltop.
Lord Ayyappa is a very popular Hindu deity, who is mainly worshipped in South India. He is considered to be the epitome of dharma, truth and righteousness and is often called upon to obliterate evil. Lord Ayyappa is considered to be the ruler of the universe, and thus meditates alongside Lord Vishnu and Shiva.
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Temple Story
According to Puranas, Lord Ayyappa was born out of the union of Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu, when the latter was in Mohini form. Lord Vishnu took the form of Mohini to have destroyed a deadly demon Bhashmasur and acquire the elixir (amrut) for the gods during the great churning of oceans. Legend has it that Lord Shiva got swayed by the charm of Mohini and Lord Ayyappa was born of their union. While Lord Ayyappa was still a minor, a lady-demon had created havoc in the down south. She had got a boon from gods that she could only be defeated by the son born out of the union of Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu. As it happened, Lord Ayyappa defeated her in a battle. Upon her defeat, it was revealed that the demon was actually a beautiful young woman who had been cursed to live the life of a demon. The defeat set the woman free who, in turn, proposed to Lord Ayyappa. He refused saying that he had been ordained to go to forest and answer the prayers of devotees. But, the young woman was persistent. So, Lord Ayyappa promised to marry her the day kanni-swamis (new devotees) stop visiting him with their prayers at Sabarimala. The woman agreed to wait for him at a neighbouring temple. The woman is also worshipped today as Malikapurathamma at a neighbouring temple.
Thai Poosam and Makara Jyoti festival are popular events at the Ayyappa temple.
Don’t tell me that sunset in monsoon!!
Yes, I know nowadays sunset is not the event of the day but I always search for it. I wish I could catch it behind the clouds even. Nowadays I just feel sunset in my previous photos, so I thought that using those photos I should publish a blog too because it’s been a long time, I didn’t publish a blog post.
People generally ask me about nearby places for sunset with the condition of no trekking or walking. Here is one of those kind of places called Ayyappa Temple.
Ayyappa temple is located on Dehu Road, Nigdi. It’s quite near and beautiful place compare to other nearby places in Pune. The timings are little restrictive, 6 Am to 7 Pm. Best time to visit this temple is at the time of sunrise or sunset.
Nearby
The Samadhi (cremation) of the Marathi Saint Tukaram who wrote many poems on Lord Pandharinath (Vitthal). Three Masjid and one Idgah and Idgah Masjid are present, of which Jama Masjid is the largest and oldest. Three churches are present, of which Church Mary & Emmanuel Assemblies of God Church is the oldest. Three gurudwaras are located in Dehu Road. Jee Ayanu Gurudwara is near the Market area, Indrayani Darshan is on the Old Mumbai-Pune Highway and Garden City Gurudwara is in Garden City. Vaishya Samaj mandir, Jain mandir and Shani mandir are situated at the main market. A Buddhist vihar is situated nearby. The idol in the vihar is kept by Babasaheb Ambedkar
Address
Ayyappa Temple Road, Garden City, Dehu Road, Maharashtra 412101
“The time has come to turn your heart into a temple of fire.”
– Rumi.
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