What is the story of Lord Ayyappa?
According to puranic and oral traditions, Lord Ayyappa was born out of the union of Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu, when the latter was in Mohini form. Lord Vishnu took the form of Mohini to have destroyed a deadly demon Bhashmasur and acquire the elixir (amrut) for the gods during the great churning of oceans.
Which day is for God Ayyappa?
The place where arrow landed is now an Ayyappa shrine, a site of a major pilgrimage that is particularly popular for visits on Makara Sankranti (about January 14).
Why is Ayyappan called manikandan?
Why Ayyappa Is Called Manikandan Ayyappa is also commonly known as “Manikandan” because, according to the legend of his birth, his divine parents tied a golden bell (mani) around his neck (kandan) soon after his birth.
Is Ayyappa and Kartikeya same?
Originally Answered: Are Kartikeya and Ayyappa the same? No, Kartikeya and Ayyappa are not the same. Lord Kartikeya is the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, born to kill the demons like Tarakasura, Surapadma and Simhamukha. He is also called Subrahmanya, Shanmukha, Murugan, Senthil Andavar, Saravanan, etc.
How old is Ayyappa temple?
Sabarimala
| Sabarimala Temple | |
|---|---|
| Type | Kerala Architecture (Traditional Kerala Vastu Shastra) |
| Creator | As per tradition Vishwakarma, Pandalam King Rajasekhara, (sculptor) is believed to be Parashurama |
| Completed | Unknown, The temple site was many decades older |
| Elevation | 1,260 m (4,134 ft) |
Is Ayyappa son of Shiva?
Lord Ayyappa was the son of Vishnu & ShivaLord Ayyappa is a very popular Hindu deity, which is mainly worshipped in South India. He is also spelt as Ayyappa. It is believed that he was born out of the union between Lord Shiva and the mythical Mohini, who is also regarded as an avatar of Lord Vishnu.
Is Ayyappa real?
Is Sabarimala temple open?
Sabarimala Ayyappa temple in Kerala will reopen today for the Atta Chithira puja. The temple was closed on October 21 after the completion of monthly prayers. The temple will reopen for the two-months long Mandalam-Makaravilakku pilgrimage season starting from 15 November.