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Houston Ayyappas welcomes individuals who wish to contribute to the community by volunteering their time and skills. Click here to explore the various volunteer opportunities and become a part of our mission to serve with devotion and compassion.
Join the Houston Ayyappas community as a volunteer and experience the blessings of togetherness and spiritual growth. Simply select the "Volunteer" option in our Contact Us form, and a team member will reach out to you.
Home Pooja Resquests
Home pooja requests are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, with the following priorities:
1. First Priority: Kanni Swamis (first-time pilgrims)
2. Second Priority: Swamis performing the pooja for the first time
3. Third Priority: Swamis who have not hosted a pooja in the past three years
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​Swamis making a request are expected to meet the following requirements:
1. Attend at least three events and volunteer either before or after the Mandala Pooja Mahotsavam begins.
2. Have started the vratam (fasting) regardless of their temple choice (MTS or Sabarimala).
3. Perform the Irumudi ceremony at MTS.
4. Sponsor at least one Mandala Pooja and ensure your presence at the temple during the event.
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The house pooja schedule will be finalized by the coordinator based on the availability of the Guruswami. Temple poojas conducted outside Meenakshi Temple will be evaluated on an individual basis
Home Pooja
To learn more about the Pooja, please click on the link below.
Volunteer Opportunities
For any questions only related to Mandala Pooja, Irumudi Pooja, Irumudi registrations, House Pooja requests, or volunteering opportunities, please use our Contact Us form to reach out.
Please Click here for Irumudi registration Forms
Ayyappa Pooja Schedule @ MTS
Plan your visit to Houston Ayyappas and experience the peaceful and spiritual atmosphere of our temple.
The Ayyappa Abhishekam is performed every Saturday at 10 AM. Special events are held during major festivals such as Onam, Vishu, and Makarajyothi.
The Mandala Pooja schedule is available on our Events page. For more details, feel free to reach out via the contact form, call us at 832-515-7049, or email us at contactus.houstonayyappas@gmail.com.