- Ayyappan - Wikipedia
Ayyappan, also known as Dharmasastha and Manikandan, is the Hindu deity of truth and righteousness According to Hindu theology, he is described as the son of Shiva and Mohini (the female avatar of Vishnu), thus representing a bridge between Shaivism and Vaishnavism
- Ayyappan | Hinduism, Sabarimala, Kerala state | Britannica
Ayyappan, in Hinduism, a deity associated most popularly with Sabarimala temple in the southern Indian state of Kerala and generally depicted in a yogic posture with a bell around his neck
- About Lord Ayyappa Swamy: Who is He, Story, History More
Lord Ayyappa is a celibate god, symbolizing purity, self-discipline, and asceticism His worship emphasizes values such as self-restraint, devotion, and discipline, and he is often regarded as the protector of righteousness and the destroyer of evil forces
- Ayyappan - World Mythos
Ayyappan, also known as Ayyappa or Ayyappan Swami, is a significant figure in Hindu mythology, particularly in the southern part of India He is revered as a deity who embodies both masculine and feminine qualities, symbolizing the union of opposites
- Ayyappan - The Child of Lord Shiva and Vishnu - Vedicfeed
Lord Ayyappa is a very popular Hindu deity, which is mainly worshipped in South India Ayyappa is also called ‘ Hariharan Puthiran ’ which means the son of both Hari or Vishnu and ‘ Haran’ or Shiva
- Lord Ayyappan The Legend - Sabarimala
Ayyappan took the form of a baby with a golden chain and bell around his neck and placed himself near the Pamba river (Dharmasastha born to Lord Shiva and Lord Mahavishnu who was in the disguis of Mohini to get back the Amrutham from the asuras and restore to the devas )
- The Ayyappan Family: Mythology, Traditions, and Cultural. . .
Lord Ayyappan is believed to be the son of Lord Shiva and Mohini, the female form of Lord Vishnu Raised by King Rajashekhara of Pandalam, his divine family symbolizes the unity of Shaivism and Vaishnavism, while his foster royal family highlights his human upbringing
- Swamiye saranam Aiyappa, Ayyappan, Ayyappa swamy, Sabarimala legend
This temple situated in the Sahyadri Hills in the Western Ghats is known as Sabarimala and the presiding deity is Lord Ayyappan or Lord Aiyappa
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