About US
Our Legacy of Devotion
Our Legacy
Late V. Krishnan Nair
Founded in 1950 by Late V. Krishnan Nair along with a group of like-minded devotees, Shree Ayyappa Bhaktha Samiti stands as a beacon of devotion, unity, and service. Inspired by the secular teachings of Lord Ayyappa — the Lord of Kaliyug, the Samiti became the first organization in Maharashtra to celebrate the Pooja Mahotsav of Lord Ayyappa.
Over the decades, the Samiti has continued to celebrate the Shree Ayyappa Pooja Festival every year with the same grandeur, tradition, and spiritual enthusiasm, bringing together thousands of devotees from across Mumbai.
In 2026 on January 12th, 13th, 14th we conducted our 26th Ayyappa Pooja Festival at Nappoo Playground – Matunga
Our Spiritual Journey
Each year, the Samiti conducts the Pooja Mahotsav with utmost devotion and adherence to traditional rituals. The event has grown into a spiritual and cultural landmark for the communities of Dadar, Matunga, Sion, and Dharavi, and continues to attract devotees from all over Mumbai and beyond.
The celebrations blend devotion, culture, and music, featuring devotional singing, bhajans, and performances by eminent artists and musicians, creating an experience of divine energy and cultural harmony.
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Our Patrons & Guiding Lights
Over the years, the Samiti has been blessed with the guidance and support of several distinguished personalities:
Shri S. K. Patil, Former Union Minister for Railways
Shri Babubhai Chinai, Former Member of Parliament
Shri M. Madhavan, Former Mayor of Mumbai (Life Member)
Mr. G. P. Nair, Ex-Sheriff of Mumbai (Ex President-Shree Ayyappa Bhakta Samithi)
Our Patrons & Guiding Lights
Over the years, the Samiti has been blessed with the guidance and support of several distinguished personalities:
Shri S. K. Patil, Former Union Minister for Railways
Shri Babubhai Chinai, Former Member of Parliament
Shri M. Madhavan, Former Mayor of Mumbai.
Mr. G. P. Nair, Ex-Sheriff of Mumbai
Mr. Gurudas Kamath, Ex-Union Minister
Honoured Guests & Cultural Icons
Our festivals have been graced by spiritual leaders, artists, and dignitaries from diverse fields who sought the darshan of Lord Ayyappa and contributed to the sacred celebrations.
Among them are:
Religious Gurus:
Parampujya Late Maharaj Baba Satarkar
Parampujya Late Vamanrao Pai
Parampujya Late Swami Chimayanand
Renowned Artists:
Mr. Rishi Kapoor
Mr. Jeetendra
Mr. Madhu
Mr. Vivek Oberoi
Carnatic Maestros:
Mr. Pitukali Murugadas
Mr. Sesh Gopalan
Mr. Bramanandan
Maharajapuram Santhanam
Mr. Anup Jalota
V. G. Nair-President
K. Ravindran Nair – Hon. Secretary
Murli Seetharaman – Jt. Secretary
K. Ramachandran – Treasurer
Our Present Managing Committee
Executive Committee Members
T. V. Nair
V. Krishna Kumar
Vijay Kumar Nair
Dr. Abhinav Hire
O. Diwakaran
Ravi K. Nair
Harish Rajagopalan
Dr. K. Ravindranathan
V. Sudhakaran
Lakshmi G. Nair
Rajiv N. Nair
Pradeep Sampath
Our Present Managing Committee
V. G. Nai-President
K. Ravindran Nair – Hon. Secretary
Murli Seetharaman – Jt. Secretary
K. Ramachandran – Treasurer
Mr. G. P. Nair, Ex-Sheriff of Mumbai (President)
Continuing the Tradition
Under the leadership of Shri V. Gopalkrishnan Nair, who has been making the sacred pilgrimage to Sabarimala for many consecutive years, the Samiti continues to expand its devotional outreach.
He produced the first-ever Marathi devotional audio CD dedicated to Lord Ayyappa, featuring legendary singers like Shri Suresh Wadkar, Shri Ravindra Sathe, Dr. Neha Rajpal, and Mrs. Sangeeta Chitale, with music composed by Mr. Bhagvant Narvekar and lyrics by Mrs. Anuradha Nerurkar.
Further extending this devotion, he has authored the book “The Lord of Sabarimala”, soon to be released in English and Marathi, deepening the spiritual connection for devotees across languages.
Our Vision Ahead
Shree Ayyappa Bhaktha Samiti remains steadfast in its mission —
To spread the divine message of Lord Ayyappa, foster unity among devotees, and serve humanity through faith, compassion, and community welfare.With blessings from Lord Ayyappa and the continued support of our devotees, we aspire to carry forward this sacred tradition for generations to come.