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Public charitable trust · Established 13 November 2008

A sacred path.
A community in seva.

Prepare for the Sabarimala pilgrimage, chant with trusted resources, find support on the route, and serve Ayyappa devotees.

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तत्त्वमसि · തത്ത്വമസി Tatwamasi The divinity within you is the same.
13states with active units
6,000weekly Ayyappa Yogams
15,000registered Ayyappa Sevaks
250+Seva Kendras on pilgrim routes
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Direct access to the information devotees and families look for most.

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Daily devotion

Chant with attention.
Listen with bhakti.

Akhila bhuvana deepam, bhakta chittabja sooram
Suragana parisevyam, tattvamasyadi lakshyam
Harihara sutameesham, taraka brahma roopam
Sabarigiri nivasam, bhavayet bhoothanatham.

The official prayer resource includes the Malayalam verses, meanings, downloadable prayer sheets, and devotional audio.

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Swamiye Saranam Ayyappa
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For group prayer, follow your Guruswamy or local Ayyappa Yogam tradition.

Pilgrim preparation

The 41-day vratam is an inner journey.

Sabarimala preparation centres on purity in thought, word, and deed. The trust’s guide explains the observances, Irumudi, traditions, and sacred journey in context.

Read the complete pilgrim guide
  1. 01
    Live simply

    Observe a sattvic vegetarian diet and avoid intoxicants and dependencies.

  2. 02
    Guard speech and thought

    Use truthful, pleasant words and practise restraint and compassion.

  3. 03
    Keep daily sadhana

    Bathe, pray, chant, read sacred texts, and visit a nearby temple.

  4. 04
    Travel with guidance

    Prepare Irumudi and undertake the pilgrimage with a Guruswamy’s guidance.

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Service throughout the year

Supporting devotees. Caring for the sacred path.

SASS serves pilgrims through Annadanam, medical assistance, rest and information centres, sanitation drives, and community support.

  • Annadanam and drinking water
  • Emergency medical and stretcher support
  • Rest, sanitation, and information centres
  • Post-season cleaning and plastic-free awareness
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