This pilgrimage to Sabarimala, in the mountains of Kerala takes place every year. They are devotees of Lord Ayappa. They go through a 41 day penance abstaining from sex, meat and intoxicationg drinks before undertaking the trek up the forested mountain chanting the celebrated three words "Samiye, Saranam Ayappa ( Oh lord Ayappa, I come to thee for refuge). The doors of the temple at Sabarimala are open to everyone irrespective of caste, creed, religion or social status.
Friday, November 03, 2006
Ayappa . Tirupati
Ayappa pilgrims waiting for their train in Tirupati train station. You can come across those pilgrims in Southern India from November to february.
The pilgrimage takes place in Sabarimala, Kerala. I went there in January. What they have on their head is called Irumudi, a holy bundle.
This was shot on december 1st.
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