General Rules

Lust must be avoided in all three factors: Mind, Chat and Action
Address all men as “Ayyappa or Swamy and ladies and girls, including your wife as “MALIGAPURAM” and boys as “Manikanta”. .
While speaking with others, do not address in singular forms. i.e., HE, SHE, IT etc.
Never get angry under any circumstances.
Do not tell lies.
Do not hurt others feelings either by word or action
Do not tease anybody or any living things
Do not earn illegal money.
Do not scold any Ayyappa even they are your disciple.
Do not point out other’s mistakes
Either knowingly or unknowingly, do not commit sins.
Do not have shaving and hair cuttings during this period.
After having Dharsanam and after reaching home only remove the Malas. On reaching home, breaking coconut at entrance, keep the Prasadam at your Pooja place at home, take bath, do Harathi for the Prasadam with Naivedyam, distribute the Prasadam for the entire family of yours and then remove the Mala yourself, duly chanting Saranam or chanting the Manthras for the removal of Mala, if you know it. Removing the Mala en-route is not advisable.