Lord Ayyappa
Swamiye Saranam Ayyappa
The refuge call of every Sabarimala pilgrim.
Begin chantingMeaning & traditionस्वामिये शरणम् अय्यप्पा ॥
O Lord Ayyappa, you are my refuge.अर्थ
हे स्वामी अय्यप्पा, आप ही मेरी शरण हैं।
Svāmiye śaraṇam ayyappā
O Lord Ayyappa, you are my refuge.Meaning
O Lord Ayyappa, you are my refuge.
Swamiye Saranam Ayyappa
O Lord Ayyappa, you are my refuge.Meaning (Hinglish)
He Svaami Ayyappa, aap hi meri sharan hain.
The sharanam call of Sabarimala pilgrims, in Malayalam (സ്വാമിയേ ശരണമയ്യപ്പ). Shown here in Devanagari for reading. English meanings are paraphrases; punctuation and Devanagari spelling are normalized.
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About the Swamiye Saranam Ayyappa
Swamiye Saranam Ayyappa is the call of surrender chanted by pilgrims to Sabarimala during the Mandala season and on the climb to the shrine. Devotees greet one another as “Swami” throughout the vow.
Best time to chant: During the Mandala vow (November–January), Makaravilakku, and daily prayer.
Benefits of the Swamiye Saranam Ayyappa
- The refuge call of every Sabarimala pilgrim.
- Repeated recitation can be used as a practice of attention and devotion.
How to chant the Swamiye Saranam Ayyappa
- Read each line together with its meaning before beginning.
- Recite the complete prayer slowly, following the script you prefer.
- Use the counter after each complete recitation. Choose a comfortable number of repetitions.
Frequently asked questions
Where does Swamiye Saranam Ayyappa come from?
The sharanam call of Sabarimala pilgrims, in Malayalam (സ്വാമിയേ ശരണമയ്യപ്പ). Shown here in Devanagari for reading.
What does one count represent?
One count represents one complete recitation of the prayer displayed on this page. You can choose a short practice or count 108 repetitions.