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Ayyappan
God of righteousness and celibacy
Ayyapppan seated on a tiger
Affiliation
Hinduism
Abode
Sabarimala
Mantra
Svāmiye Śaraṇam Ayyappa[1]
Weapon
Bow and arrow, sword
Symbols
Bell, bow and arrow
Day
Saturday
Mount
Tiger
Texts
Brahmanda Purana
Gender
Male
Festivals
Makaravilakku
Personal information
Born
Manikandan
Parents
Shiva (father)
Mohini (mother)
Ayyappan, also known as Dharmasastha and Manikandan, is the Hindu deity of truth and righteousness. His worship is more prevalant in South India. Although devotion to Ayyappan has been prevalent earlier, his popularity rose in the late 20th century. According to Hindu theology, he is the son of Vishnu in the form of Mohini and Shiva thus representing a bridge between Shaivism and Vaishnavism.
Ayyappan is depicted as a youthful man, riding or near a Bengal tiger, carrying bow and arrow. Most iconography of Ayyappan depict him in a yogapattasana, a seated position. Sabarimala in the forests of the Western Ghats on the banks of river Pamba, is considered the abode of Ayyappan and is a major pilgrimage destination, attracting millions annually.
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