Mandala Pooja & Makaravilakku Chirappu Mahotsavam 2025 / 2026
Daily Ayyappan Vilakku & Special Ayyappa Pooja Bookings for Devotees
Venue: Kent Ayyappa Temple, 1 Northgate, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1LS
(Located inside Friends Meeting House / Quaker Meeting House – First Floor, no external signage)
Parking & Travel Information
- Nearest Car Park: Cathedral Rochester Car Park – Short Stay, Northgate, Rochester, ME1 1LX
- Recommended: 5-hour ticket (£4.40 as of November 2025)
- This is a paid public car park
- If full: Please use Rochester Railway Station Car Park (opposite the venue)
- Nearest Train Station: Rochester (ME1 1NH)
About the Mandala Season
Since 2020, Kent Ayyappa Temple has been conducting Daily Ayyappan Vilakku Pooja throughout the sacred Mandala season with the blessings of Lord Ayyappa.
Since 2020, Kent Ayyappa Temple has been conducting Daily Ayyappan Vilakku Pooja throughout the sacred Mandala season with the blessings of Lord Ayyappa.
This year, the Daily Ayyappan Vilakku Poojas will be held from
Monday, 17th November 2025 to Wednesday, 14th January 2026,
as part of the Mandala Makaravilakku Chirappu Mahotsavam 2025–2026.
Temple Opening Hours
- Monday to Saturday: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM & 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
- Sundays: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM (Evening Darshan only)
- During Mandala Season: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM & 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
- Daily Ayyappan Vilakku Pooja: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Main Event Dates
- Monday, 17th November 2025 – Mandala Pooja Begins (Temple Thirunada Opening Day)
- Ganapathi Homam: 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
- Ayyappa Pooja: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Special Ayyappa Poojas will be conducted every Saturday during the Mandala season.
Special Pooja Dates:
- Saturday, 22 November 2025 – Monthly Pooja (Booked)
- Saturday, 29 November 2025 – Kent Hindu Samajam 13th Annual Ayyappa Pooja (5:00 PM – 10:00 PM)
- Saturday, 6 December 2025 – Available for Booking
- Saturday, 13 December 2025 – Available for Booking
- Saturday, 20 December 2025 – Available for Booking
- Saturday, 27 December 2025 – Mandala Vilakku & Aarattu Mahotsavam (Available for Booking)
- Thursday, 1 January 2026 – New Year Pooja (Available for Booking)
- Saturday, 3 January 2026 – Available for Booking
- Saturday, 10 January 2026 – Available for Booking
- Wednesday, 14 January 2026 – Makaravilakku Pooja (Available for Booking)
Each Saturday Special Ayyappa Pooja includes:
Abhishekam, Vilakku Pooja, Bhajan, Deeparadhana, Neeranjanam, Harivarasanam & Annadanam (6:00 PM – 9:00 PM).
Please note: Ganapathi Homam (8:00 AM) will be conducted only on Monthly Ayyappa Pooja days.
Pooja Booking Links
- Daily Ayyappan Vilakku:
Book Here - Saturday Special Ayyappa Pooja:
Book Here - Ottayappam Nivedyam (Lord Ganapathi):
Book Here - All Other Poojas:
Visit Main Booking Portal
Participation & Offerings
Devotees participating in Saturday Special Ayyappa Poojas or Monthly Poojas are requested to bring:
- Nila Vilakku (Oil Lamp)
- Nalikeram (Coconut)
- Pooja Pushpam (2 bunches of fresh flowers)
For Neeranjanam, please bring one coconut, ellukizhi, and oil.
Donation & Sponsorship
We sincerely thank all devotees for their continued support.
Your kind contributions help us conduct Daily Vilakku Poojas, Monthly Poojas, and Annadanam.
| Offering | Suggested Donation |
| Daily Ayyappan Vilakku | £51 |
| Saturday / Major Event Ayyappa Pooja | £501 |
| Annadanam | £151 |
Bank Details:
Account Name: Kent Ayyappa Temple Trust
Sort Code: 23-05-80
Account Number: 32167004
Please quote “Ayyappan Vilakku” as reference.
After making a transfer, kindly email kentayyappatemple@gmail.com with your name, location, and contact details.
Devotee Information
At the time of booking, please provide your:
- Name
- Birth Star (Nakshatram)
- Contact Number and Email
If booking on behalf of someone else, please include the beneficiary’s name and Nakshatram.
A Special Archana will be performed for you and your family on your booked date.
Important Notes
- Only one family or individual can book a single Daily Ayyappan Vilakku slot.
- Saturday Special Ayyappa Poojas allow multiple co-sponsorships.
- If your preferred date is unavailable, please join the waiting list — we’ll do our best to accommodate you.
- Confirmation will be sent via email, phone, or WhatsApp.
- Prasadam should be collected on the same day; uncollected Prasadam will be distributed to other devotees.
- Event details are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.
- Parents / Carers are responsible for children during events.
- All events may be photographed, filmed, or live-streamed via official channels.
Watch Online
We aim to Live Stream all Daily Ayyappan Vilakku Poojas (17 November 2025 – 14 January 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM) and major events via:
Please subscribe and follow to receive updates.
Contact Us
Email: kentayyappatemple@gmail.com
Tel: 07838 170203 / 07973 151975 / 07906 130390 / 07985 245890 / 07507 766652
www.kentayyappatemple.org
Kent Ayyappa Temple Events Calendar
Devotee Participation
If you wish to attend or participate in the Daily or Special Ayyappa Poojas, kindly email us by Sunday, 16th November 2025, confirming your participation for documentation and safety compliance purposes.
Thank you for your continued support, understanding, and cooperation.
May Lord Ayyappa and Lord Maha Ganapathi shower abundant blessings upon you and your family.
Swami Saranam!
Kent Ayyappa Temple Trust
