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Thanka Anki
Context
The annual ceremonial procession carrying the 'Thanka Anki,' the sacred golden attire of Lord Ayyappa, began its journey to the Sabarimala temple from Aranmula. This event marks the start of the 'mandalam-makaravilakku' pilgrimage season, a significant period for devotees of Lord Ayyappa.
About
- The 'Thanka Anki' is a gold garment weighing 453 sovereigns, presented to Lord Ayyappa by the Travancore royal family in the 1970s.
- The sacred attire is kept at the Aranmula Parthasarathy temple and is transported to the Sabarimala temple every year during the pilgrimage season.
- The procession carries this precious attire in a grand ceremony that has become an essential part of the annual pilgrimage.
- During the Mandala Puja, the 'Thanka Anki' is placed on the idol of Lord Ayyappa.
- Mandala Poojaat Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple is observed on 11th or 12th day during Dhanu Masam.
- Mandala Pooja is the last day of 41 days long austerity observed by devotees of Lord Ayyappa. The fasting begins 41 days before Mandala Puja i.e. on the first day of Vrishchikam Masamaccording to Malayalam Calendar.
- Mandala Puja is considered to be an important ritual which is observed at the Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple in Kerala.
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