Archive · 27 Jan 2026
40th Anniversary of Lord Ayyappa Idol Consecration
The Vedayapalem Temple in Nellore is celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Lord Ayyappa idol's consecration on January 28.
The idol was first consecrated on February 8, 1987, with special Vedic rituals.
To celebrate, there will be special prayers and ceremonies led by priests from Kerala.
Everyone is invited to join and receive blessings and prasadam (holy food).
The temple committee is asking all devotees to come and be part of this special event.
The Sri Swami Ayyappa Devasthanam at Vedayapalem will celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Lord Ayyappa idol's consecration on January 28.
The idol was originally consecrated on February 8, 1987, with a Maha Kumbhabhishekam performed according to traditional Vedic rituals.
Special religious ceremonies, including pujas and abhishekams, will be conducted, led by priests from Kerala.
Prasadam will be distributed to devotees, followed by annaprasadam throughout the day.
The Sri Swami Ayyappa Seva Samajam has urged devotees to participate in the celebrations and seek the blessings of Lord Ayyappa.
- Who
- Sri Swami Ayyappa Devasthanam and devotees
- What
- 40th anniversary of Lord Ayyappa idol consecration
- When
- January 28, coinciding with Rohini Nakshatra
- Where
- Vedayapalem Temple, Nellore
- Why
- To mark the 40th anniversary of the idol's consecration
- Date
- January 28
- Location
- Vedayapalem Temple, Nellore
- Original Consecration Date
- February 8, 1987
- Special Event
- Maha Kumbhabhishekam
- Leading Priests
- Thantris from Kerala
- Activities
- Special pujas, abhishekams, prasadam distribution
- Organizing Body
- Sri Swami Ayyappa Seva Samajam