Lord Ayappa Temple: The Hidden Gem

Lord Ayappa Temple: The Hidden Gem

 In the lively city of Lucknow, there’s a secret spot not many know about, Lord Ayyappa Temple. This place holds a long story from long ago.Ayyappan is a god in Hinduism who never married. He's usually shown sitting in a special yoga position with a bell hanging around his neck. His main temple is in Sabarimala, Kerala, where lots of people worship him. But there are also many temples for him in nearby states like Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. Some people think Ayyappan has a connection to Aiyanar, a guardian god from Tamil Nadu's history.

The atmosphere is very peaceful and it’s great to see when lamps are lighten during evening time after the aarti. The main deity is Lord Ayyapa’s statue that is mesmerisingly made.The temple has whote walls with embedded copper cups on it, and it is used to light up the lamps in the evening. The inner walls of the temple has beautiful designs carved into the walls Shru Lord Ayyapa Temple is located in Gomti nagar near about jaipuria school It is well maintained and provides spiritual expertise as well. Devotees often mention the beautiful architecture of the temple and the sense of peace they feel while visiting. However, like any place of worship, opinions can vary, so its a good idea to check multiple sources for a balanced perspective 

The temple can be reached by taxi/auto from Lucknow airport and from Lucknow-Charbagh railway station (12 Kms). Shared autos are also available from near the railway station to Gomtinagar Hussadia crossing from where it is 500 metres walkable distance to the temple. 

Address: Lord Ayyappa Temple, Vineet Khand, Gomtinagar, Lucknow-226010.