Sri Ayyappa Temple of Tampa 2024 Pongala Festival details. Sri Ayyappa Temple in Tampa is one of the most important shrines dedicated to Swamy Ayyappan in America. Tampa Ayyappan Temple is the first Hindu temple with Sri Ayyappa as the main presiding deity with holy 18 steps. Every year during Mandala Season, thousands of devotees from all over United States visit the temple with great