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There is a small Mukkalvetti Ayyappa temple at Cheerappanchira, near Kollam which hold 3/4 power of Ayyappa and rest in Sabarimala. [23] [19] Valiya kadutha swami and kochu kadutha Swamy who were warrior brothers worshipped at Shabarimala are considered as ‘Shaundikans’, who hails from the Malabar Thiyyar community. [24]
Mahalingapuram Ayyappan Temple or Mahalingapuram Ayyappan - Guruvayurappan Temples is an Ayyappan Temple located at Mahalingapuram in the neighbourhood of Nungambakkam [2] in Chennai district in the state of Tamil Nadu in the peninsular India with the geographical coordinates of (i.e., 13.056400°N, 80.231800°E) and at an altitude of about 34 m above the mean sea
Ayyappan remains one of the few deities in Hindu tradition, who is respected by other religious communities, including Muslims, and Christians. [25] As per Government of Kerala, there is a theory that the temple of Sabarimala was of Buddhist origin. [55] Ayyappan is also revered by Muslims in Kerala due to his association with Vavar.
The padi pooja is a ritualistic pooja performed by the thantri accompanied by the Melshanthi (chief priest) to the eighteen hill deities who guards Ayyappa. The steps are decorated with beautiful flowers and each of them will have lamps. The rituals are concluded by the Aarathi by tantri.
Sabarimala Trek is an important trek route to Sannidhanam, the abode of Ayyappan. It covers a distance of about 46 kilometres (29 mi) through the mountainous terrains and thick forests which are inhabited by many wild animals. It is believed that Ayyappa used this path in his expedition to kill Mahishi, a demoness.
Sharanam Ayyappa Swamy Sharanam Ayyappa. Sharanam Ayyappa Swamy Sharanam Ayyappa. He who likes song of refuge, He who is in the mind of devotees, He who is the great ruler, He who loves to dance, He who shines like the rising sun, He who is the king of all beings, Son of Hari and Hara, I take refuge in thee, Oh Lord My refuge is in you Ayyappa,
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The Ayyappa idol, made of Panchaloha (five precious metals representing the five elements of nature), was made by Sri Bhattanachariar, a sculptor from Nagercoil. It was taken in a procession from the Krishnan Temple in Nagercoil to various places of religious importance in Tamil Nadu before it was installed in the Rajah Annamalaipuram temple on ...