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Prepare the worship space
Use a clean place with an image of Ayyappa, flowers, water and a simple vegetarian offering if available. Use a lamp only where it can be tended safely. Sit quietly and state your intention in your own language. Elaborate materials are not needed for this simple prayer.
1 · Ganapati smaranam
ॐ गं गणपतये नमः
Begin by remembering Ganapati. This is a short devotional invocation, not a prescribed repetition count.
2 · Ayyappa namaskaram
ॐ श्री धर्मशास्त्रे नमः
Offer a flower if you have one and focus on Swamy. Use the pronunciation taught by your priest or Guruswamy.
3 · Saranaghosham
स्वामिये शरणम् अय्यप्पा
Chant calmly, individually or as a group response. Continue with a prayer or stotram you already know.
4 · Offering and conclusion
Offer the prepared food with gratitude, pray for the well-being of others and bow in namaskaram. If your household follows arati, perform it according to that practice. Put out the lamp safely after worship and keep the space clean.
Scope of this sequence
These short invocations and the sequence are an editorial household aid. Sankalpam formulae, nyasa, formal avahana, archana, homam and other detailed rites should be learned from a qualified practitioner. Mala Dharanam and Kettunirakkal have their own guided procedures.
Sources & editorial notes
Edited 27 October 2026. References provide traditional or practical context; this is not a live service feed. Confirm dates, access, bookings and prices with the authorities. Regional customs are identified where relevant. No priestly or native-language review is claimed.
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