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{{About||the 1973 film|Thiruvabharanam (film)}}
'''Thiruvabharanam''' is the sacred ornaments of [[Ayyappan]], the presiding deity of [[Sabarimala]] temple. The ornaments are made of gold. It is believed that these ornaments are made at the orders of the [[Pandalam]] King, who adopted Ayyappan as his child. Thiruvabharanam is kept at Srambickal Palace,<ref>{{cite news|title=Thiruvabharanam darshan resumes at Pandalam Palace|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/thiruvabharanam-darshan-resumes-at-pandalam-palace/article66604.ece|access-date=27 December 2013|newspaper=The Hindu}}</ref> which is close to the [[Valiyakoikkal Temple]], inside the [[Pandalam Palace]] premises. At the end of the pilgrim season every year, the ornaments are taken to Sabarimala as a procession and poojas are performed on the idol adorned with the ornaments. After the season, the ornaments are taken back to the Srambickal Palace for safe custody. Thiruvabharanam and the caskets are made available for [[Darśana|darshan]] at Srambickal palace during the pilgrim season (typically from 2nd week of November till the eve of the procession day) and at Valiyakoikkal Temple on the day of the procession.

==Caskets==
Three caskets are used for carrying Thiruvabharanam, pooja utensils, and special flags to Sabarimala. They are the Thriuvabharana Petti (sacred ornaments casket), the Velli Petti (silver vessel casket), and the Kodi Petti (flag casket). These contain the following:

===Thiruvabharana box===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
| Golden face mask || Prabha Mandalam || Big coiled sword || Small coiled sword || Mini replica of elephant in gold
|-
| Mini replica of tiger in gold || Silver covered right hand spiral conch shell || Lakshmi Roopam || Ceremonial plate for carrying flowers || Navaratna ring
|-
| Sarapoli Mala (necklace) || Velakku Mala (necklace) || Mani Mala (necklace) || Erukkum Poomala (necklace) || Kanchambaram
|}

===Velli Petti===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
| Pot for Kalasam || Pooja utensils
|}

===Kodi Petti===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
| Elephant caparison || Jeevatha
|-
| Flags of Thalapparamala and Udamparamala || Mezhuvatta Kuda
|}

==Procession==
Towards the end of each pilgrim season, a procession carrying the holy caskets containing the sacred ornaments proceeds towards Sabarimala around 12 January every year.<ref>{{cite news|title=Thiruvabharanam procession to set off from Pandalam today|url=http://www.hindu.com/2010/01/12/stories/2010011253030300.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100610043124/http://www.hindu.com/2010/01/12/stories/2010011253030300.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=10 June 2010|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|date=2010-01-12|access-date=27 December 2013}}</ref> At around 1 in the afternoon on that day, a brahminy kite, popularly known as ''Sree Krishna Parunthu'',<ref>{{cite news|title=Thiruvabharanam procession begins|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/thiruvabharanam-procession-begins/article2800578.ece|access-date=2 January 2014|newspaper=The Hindu}}</ref> is sighted circling above the temple and this is considered as an omen to start the procession.<ref>{{cite news|title=Thiruvabharanam procession begins|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/thiruvabharanam-procession-begins/article4303764.ece|access-date=2 January 2014|newspaper=The Hindu}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Thiruvabharanam procession sets off|url=http://www.hindu.com/2011/01/13/stories/2011011363990400.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110118051116/http://www.hindu.com/2011/01/13/stories/2011011363990400.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=18 January 2011|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|date=2011-01-13|access-date=2 January 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Thiruvabharanam procession to begin Saturday|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/article1416853.ece|access-date=2 January 2014|newspaper=The New Indian Express}}</ref> Devotees believe that the kite is [[Garuda]] accompanying the procession.<ref>{{cite news|title=Makara Jyothi - the glow of enlightenment|url=http://www.manoramaonline.com/Cgi-bin/MMOnline.dll/portal/ep/contentView.do?contentType=EDITORIAL&channelId=-1073865028&contentId=15406078&catId=-209461&BV_ID=@@@|access-date=2 January 2014|newspaper=Malayala Manorama}}</ref>

Traditional customs forbid the titular king of Pandalam to travel to Sabarimala. Instead, he nominates another person from the family to accompany the procession as his representative. The representative follows Thiruvabharanam procession on a [[palanquin]]. On the day of [[Makara Jyothi]], Ayyappa's idol at the Sabarimala temple is adorned with Thiruvabharanam. After the pilgrim season, the return procession of the Thiruvabharanam starts from Sabarimala and reaches back Pandalam.{{fact|date=September 2019}}

The Thiruvabharanam procession follows the traditional routes through forests, hills, and rivers. A team of representatives (not belonging to the Royal Family) takes the holy caskets on their heads and goes to Sabarimala by foot. The procession is accompanied by thousands of devotees and armed policemen. The procession is warmly welcomed by different associations and temples on the way to Sabarimala and back.{{fact|date=August 2020}}<ref>{{Cite news|title=Three-day ‘Thiruvabharanam’ procession to Sabarimala begins|work=The New Indian Express|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2020/jan/14/three-day-thiruvabharanam-procession-to-sabarimala-begins-2089187.html}}</ref>

The Thiruvabharanam procession takes a traditional route to Sabarimala, covering a distance of 83 km by foot.<ref name=Procession>{{cite news|title=Thiruvabharanam procession to take traditional path|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/thiruvabharanam-procession-to-take-traditional-path/article5517937.ece|access-date=2 January 2014|newspaper=The Hindu}}</ref> One the first evening, the procession reaches Ayroor Puthiyakavu Devi temple via Kaipuzha, [[Kulanada]], Ullannoor, Parayankara, Kuriyanipallay, Kooduvettickal, Kavumpady, [[Kidangannur]], and [[Aranmula]].<ref name=Procession /> On the second day evening it reaches Laha via Peroorchal, Keekozhoor, Aayickal, Pulickamoozhy, Kuthukallinpady, Mandiram, Edakkulam, Vadaserikkara, Madamon, [[Perunad]], and Puthukkada.<ref name=Procession /> On the third and final day, the entourage reaches Sabarimala in the evening, via Plappally, Elavumkal, Nilackal, Attathode, Kollamoozhy, Vellachimala, Aettappetty, Oliyampuzha, Valiayanavattom, Cheriyanavattom, Neelimala, Appachimedu, and Saramkuthi.<ref name=Procession />

==References==
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