SWAMI SARANAM
KALYAN AYYAPPA TEMPLE
Kalyan East
Swamiye Saranam Ayyappa
Our Brief History

KALYAN BHAJAN SAMAJ was formed over three decades ago primarily with an objective to conducting Bhajans,Keerthans,Divyanama Sankeerthanas etc. in and around Kalyan though out the year in general and during important religious functions in particular. In the formative years, there were only a handful of devoted, committed and dedicated people to work and look after the activities and affairs of the Samaj, but after its registration as Charitable institution under the Bombay Public Trust Act in the year 1971, it became more functional, efficient and organized. It was at this stage Samaj got motivated to celebrate Mandala Pooja every year which in turn admittedly started enticing a very large number of devotees, particularly in Kalyan and neighbouring areas. The Samaj as first step, brought a plot in Kalyan East some time in 1988. Initially Poojas and celebrations were conducted on a make-shift temple and in April 1990, eminent Temple Architect Kanippayoor Shri Krishnan Namboothiripad designed the temple and vigrahas as per the Thachu Shastra and the Bhoomi Pooja was performed on September 1992. All the four idols of Lord Ganesha, Lord Ayyappa, Lord Guruvayurappa , Goddess Devi was installed in 25th May 1994, according to the ancient Vedic rites . The Prana Pratishtapan ceremonies were conducted by Brahmashri Padinjareddathu Vishnu Bhattathiripad and Brahmashri Kannamangalam Brahmadathan Namboothiripad.

About Us

To spread the Ayyappa Cult, the KALYAN BHAJAN SAMAJ was formed over three decades ago primarily with an objective to conducting Bhajans, Keerthans, Divyanama Sankeerthanas etc. in and around Kalyan throughout the year in general and during important religious functions in particular.In the formative years, there were only a handful of devoted, committed and dedicated people to work and look after the activities and affairs of the Samaj, but after its registration as Charitable institution under the Bombay Public Trust Act in the year 1971, it became more functional, efficient and organized. It was at this stage Samaj got motivated to celebrate Madala Pooja every year which in turn admittedly started enticing a very large number of devotees, particularly in Kalyan and neighbouring areas. The Samaj as first step, brought a plot in Kalyan East.Initially Poojas and celebrations were conducted on a make-shift temple and in April 1990, eminent Temple Architect Kanippayoor Shri Krishnan Namboothiripad designed the temple and vigrahas as per the Thachu Shastra and the Bhoomi Pooja was performed in September 1992. All the four idols of Lord Ganesha, Lord Ayyappa, Lord Guruvayurappa , Goddess Devi were installed in 25th May,1994 according to ancient Vedic rites.The Prana Pratishtapan ceremonies were conducted by Brahmashri Padinjareddathu Vishnu Bhattathiripad and Brahmashri Kannamangalam Brahmadathan Namboothiripad.