In the previous post we saw when and how the Mandala pooja is done. In this post lets see the devata that reside in the 18 scared steps of Sabarimalai.

The 18 holy steps are steep and important that only the devotees who undertake a disciplined 41 day fast and carry the irumudi can climb the steps. Devotees break coconut as an offering to the steps before climbing and descending the steps.   While descending the steps the devotees climb down backwards facing the sanctum sanctorum.

Know the 18 Steps of Sabarimala! (Pattinettu padi)

Devatas who reside in the 18 Steps of the Sabarimala Temple.