Rules prescribed for Sabari mala Yathra

Rules prescribed for Sabari mala  Yathra

Compiled from various sources

By

P.R.Ramachander

1.Mala Dharanam

    Wear a thulasi beads  or Rudraksha mala  through Guruswamy or parents or  priest  of the temple

2.Observation  of vritha for 41 days.  (This has to be done  under direction of Guru Swami)

   Daiy take bath  twice a day , wear  basmam followed by pooja and saranam  vili and

 

During the vritha observe celibacy  , wear black cloth and lead a  modest life

1.Do  not address  any one by name/relation

           All men are  Ayyppas, all  women Malikappuram

2.Do not consume  Non vegetarian    food

3.Do  not consume   food prepared   yesterday

4.Do not srink alcoholic drinks

5,Do not   smoke

6.Do  not take oil bath

7.Do not shave  or Haircut

8.Do not  get angry  at others

9.Do not tell  lies

10.Do not attend  death ceremonies

11.Do not   tease  or chide any body

12. Do not  make illegal money

13.Do not commit sins

14. Do not sleep in  day time

15.Do not sleep  in  comfortable beds

16. Do not war  slippers  or shoe

17.Do not wear  fashionable dress

18.Carry always a thulasi leaf to prevent against  evil spirits