- Iyappan
AYYAPPA TEMPLE
- Jamshedpur,Jharkhand
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Overview
Jamshedpur is situated on the Chota Nagpur Plateau in the East Singhbhum district of Jharkhand. It is surrounded by Dalma Hills and is confined by the Subarnrekha and Kharkai rivers on the Northern and Western part.
About The Temple
This temple situated in Jamshedpur is known for its spiritual environment and its tranquillity. The supreme deity, Lord Ayyappa is also worshipped by many from far flung places. A visit to the temple brings peace and satisfaction. Many devotees believe it enhances spiritual upliftment, prosperity and fulfillment of devotees desires and wishes.
Accessibility
Airport
Though Jamshedpur has its own air terminal at Sonari, which is primarily used by corporate airplanes and gliding lessons. The next closest and commercial airport is located at Ranchi and Kolkata. Flights of Indian Airlines, Air Deccan connect Ranchi with Kolkata, Delhi, Mumbai and other cities of India.
Railways
Railhead is at Jamshedpur, known as Tatanagar, is well connected with other major cities. Direct trains to Jamshedpur are available from many stations including Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, Guwahati and Trivandrum.
Road
State owned transport bus services are available from Jamshedpur connecting all nearby cities. Volvo bus services are available from Kolkata to Jamshedpur.
Temple Address
Ayyappa Temple
Jamshedpur, East Singhbhum,
Jharkhand, India.
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- For peace of mind
- For prosperity
Shlokas
Om Bootha Nathaya Vidhmahe Bava Nandhanaya Dheemahe Tanno Sastha Prachodayaath
Meaning -We worship Lord Shiva's son, Ayyappa. Salutations to Saastha (Ayyappa). May Ayyappa encourage our creativity.
Mattha Mathanga Gamanam Karunyamrutha Pooritham Sarva Vigna Haram Devam Sastharam Pranamamyaham
Meaning -I salute Lord Ayyappa, who has an elephant's gait, who is compassionate and who destroys all obstacles.
Loka Veeryam Mahaa Poojyam Sarva Rakshaakaram Vibhum Parvathee Hirdya Anandham Saasthaaram Pranamaamyaham
Meaning -I bend down to Lord Shastha, who defends Dharma and Sastra and who brings happiness to Parvathi's heart, the fearless warrior that protects all, who has great glory and who warrants great admiration and devoted worship.
Bhoothanatha, Sadananda, Sarva Bhootha Daya Para, Raksha Raksha Maha Baho, Sasthre Thubham Namo Nama
Meaning -I offer my salutations to Lord Sastha, the master of all beings, who is infinitely every happy, who is merciful towards everyone, I pray, protect me great hero.