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Annual temple festival of Lord Aiyappan starts today

Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

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July 25, 2025

The Annual Festival of the All Ceylon Ananda Aiyappa Devasthanam will be held from July 25 to August 3 at the Swamy Ananda Aiyappa Temple, in Colombo 15.

- By Maruthai Ravindhiran

Annual temple festival of Lord Aiyappan starts today

Annual Festival in the name of Swamy Aiyappan will begin with the flag hoisting ceremony on July 25 at 5.30 pm. Daily poojas will continue till August 3; these poojas are scheduled to commence each day at 6.45 pm.

The Chariot festival will take place on August 3, commencing at 8.00am.

The Temple Priest Shrimath Madhusoodhanan Jeyakrishnan Bhattathiri, of Kerala will be the Chief Celebrant.

Swamy Aiyappa or Aiyappan is believed to bring several benefits, including divine protection from negativity to devotees. Many devotees also believe worship to Lord Aiyappan strengthens family bonds and helps overcome obstacles.

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