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.

2019年2月6日 · Lord Ayyappan, or simply Ayyappa (also spelled as Ayappa), is a Hindu deity worshiped mainly in South India. Ayyaappa is believed to have been born out of the union between Lord Shiva and the mythical enchantress Mohini, who is …

Ayyappan god is a revered Hindu deity popular in southern India. Also known as Manikandan, he is considered the embodiment of truth and righteousness, invoked to defeat evil. This deity’s legend includes his birth as the son of Harihara (a union of Vishnu and Shiva), his upbringing by a noble couple, and his transformation into a warrior yogi.

2024年12月21日 · Lord Ayyappa, revered as the deity of Dharma (righteousness), celibacy, and truth, is a significant figure in Hinduism, especially in South India. Known as the son of Lord Shiva and Mohini (the female form of Lord Vishnu), Ayyappa represents the confluence of masculine strength and feminine compassion. Read More About Deities And Gods.

Ayyappan holds a unique position in Hindu mythology as the offspring of two major deities, Shiva and Vishnu, in his Mohini avatar. This divine lineage bestows upon him a blend of attributes from both gods, making him a symbol of unity and harmony.

2025年3月14日 · Ayyappan, in Hinduism, a deity who is always celibate, generally depicted in a yogic posture, with a bell around his neck. His most prominent shrine is at Sabarimala, in the southern Indian state of Kerala, where he is most popular, though the neighboring states of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka also house many Ayyappan temples.

2019年6月5日 · Lord Ayyappa is the son of Harihara i.e. Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva (Hari is Vishnu and Hara is Shiva or Shankaranarayana). He was born by the union of Lord Shiva and the enchantress Mohini who was an avatar of lord Vishnu. He …

2021年11月16日 · Lord Ayyapan or also called as just Ayyappa, is the Hindu God worshipped mostly in the southern part of India. Ayyappa is also known as ‘Hariharan Puthran’ and ‘Hariharaputra,’ both of which translate to the son of both ‘Hari’ (Vishnu) and ‘Haran’ (Shiva).

2024年10月5日 · Lord Ayyappa is a revered deity in Hindu mythology, celebrated for his embodiment of growth, both spiritually and materially. He is primarily worshipped in South India, particularly in Kerala, and is known for his teachings that …

2023年12月4日 · Ayyappa is known as "Hariharan Puthiran" because he is the son of both Hari (Vishnu) and Haran (Siva). His most common name is Manikandan because soon after his birth his parents (Mohini & Shiva) tied a necklace with a bell (mani) around his neck (kandan).