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The Shiva Mandir in Jakarta is a very popular Hindu temple in Indonesia, most frequently visited by all sections of Indian community here, including Indian expatriates. The temple's main deity is Lord Shiva. There are also Vigrahams of Lord Venkateswara (Balaji), his consort Goddess Lakshmi, and Lord Ganesha, Lord Muruga, Navagrahas etc... It was a once-in-a-life-time opportunity for the Indian community in Indonesia, to witness Sri Ayyappan Prathishta on 26-27 May 2001, meticulously and authentically performed by the Sabarimala Hereditary Priest, Brahmasree Rajeevaru Kantaru Thanthri... With the annual pooja being conducted with all enthusiasm and excitement year after year, JASS felt that we should have a Prathishta of Lord Ayyappa in Shiva Mandir. Then JASS decided to bring the Sabarimala Thanthri, Brahmasree Kantaru Rajeevaru Thanthri to perform the Prathishta.