लोकः समस्ताः सुखिनो भवन्तु
Swami Saranam
The Sri Ayyappa Temple of Nairobi was constructed in such a way that it resembles the Sabarimala Sri Dhrama Shashta temple in every aspect with the dazzling Brass work used to conceal the sanctum sanctorum that evokes the mystical beauty of Sabarimala Temple, the abode of Lord Ayyappa. The Temple is constructed and managed by Sri Ayyappa Seva Samaj, a non-profit organization that was officially registered on 15th April 1997. The temple was consecrated on 26th May 2002 (Golden Temple of Nairobi) has become an iconic structure among all the Hindu temples in Nairobi. The temple is located within SHREE RAM MANDIR COMPLEX, Bhanderi Road, Parklands, Nairobi.
Some important dimensions of the temple:
- Plinth Level : 72cm above ground
- Height of walls : 114cm
- Height of Roof : 111cm
- Height of spire base : 18cm
- height of spires : 72cm
- Total Height : 462cm
- Area of Plinth : 246cm x 342cm
- Area of Garbhagraha : 174cm x 174cm
- Area of Lobby : 174cm x 72cm
The idol of Lord Ayyappa is made of Panchaloha, which is a mixture of five metal representing the Panchaboothas that constitutes the basic elements of the universe. The height of the idol is 71 yam (apron. 45cms) placed on a stone peedam about 18cm heigh. The Lord Ayyappa is in the Yoga Mudra pose
The Deepa Sthambha is in five tiers with base in the form of a Tortoise (Koorma), the second avatar of Lord Vishnu. the crown of the Deepa Sthambha is in the form of a Horse, which is the Vahana of Lord Ayyappa
Loka Veeram Maha Poojyam, Sarvarakshakaram Vibhum |
Parvathi Hridayanandam, Saasthaaram Pranamamyaham ||
Pooja Offerings
Pooja Offerings available at temple
Ashtabhishekam
The eight divine items used for the Abhishekam of Nairobi Lord Ayyappa and they are : Ghee, Milk, Honey, Panchamrutam, Tender coconut water, Sandalwood or Chandan, Till Oil, Vibhuthi Or Bhasmam.
Sarvamangala Pooja
This unique pooja is a ritual where 15 special poojas are performed throughout the day (From Nirmaalya Darshanam to Athazha Pooja) for the deity in the name of the devotees and their family.
Bhagavathy Seva
The Pooja is performed to purify the aura of negativity that surrounds us and to correct the destabilizing influences of the planets, thus restoring peace and harmony in our lives.
Charity Programme
Since 2005 , Sri Ayyappa Seva Samaj , have dedicated one day before the Jamhuri Day, for celebrating XMAS with the less fortunate children from 20+ orphanage homes involving over 1400 children of all ages. Our main objective and aim is to give them feeling of XMAS celebrations which otherwise they are unable to see or enjoy. We create an atmosphere to give them joy of Christmas along with Food rations, handful of gifts , Chocolates and some new clothes.
Managing Committee
Sri Ayyappa Temple, Nairobi is managed by Sri Ayyappa Seva Samaj, a non-profit organization which is registered in Kenya on 15th April 1997. Samaj Conducts its AGM every year and elects the office bearers for the forthcoming year. The Annual General Meeting of Sri Ayyappa Seva Samaj was conducted on 30th October 2021 and elected its office bearers for the year 2021-2022.
Sabarimala Makeover Project
Sabarimala Sannidhanam Make-over Project by Sri Ayyappa Seva Samaj , Kenya.
SAMARPANAM officially inaugurated by Hon. Kerala Minister Of Devaswam Mr. Siva Kumar on 10th November 2015
तत्त्वमसि
harivarāsanaṃ viśvamōhanam haridadhīśvaraṃ ārādhyapādukam |
arivimardanaṃ nityanartanam hariharātmajaṃ dēvamāśrayē ||
Contact Us
Address
PO Box 38450-00623
Shree Ram Mandir Complex
Bhanderi Road
Parklands
Nairobi, Kenya
Phone
+254 733 600 361
+254 722 985 752
Email Address
Timings
Nirmalyam 6:00AM
Usha Pooja 7:15AM
Ucha Pooja 9:00AM
Deeparadhana 6:40PM
Athaazha Pooja 7:20PM
Harivarasanam 7:30PM