Which day is special for Lord 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). The above core story is shared wherever Ayyappan is revered in India.

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.

Is Ayyappa male or female?

Ayyappa, who is believed to protect the cosmos from evil, is also known to be worshipped as Hariharaputra — the son of Vishnu (Hari) in his female form, Mohini, and Shiva (Hara).

Why is Lord Ayyappa celibate?

Hinduism believes that Lord Ayyappa chose to be a Naistika Brahmacharya, which implies that he wishes to be celibate and withdrawn from civilisation. While that may stand true, people are quick to place the responsibility of the maintenance of this celibacy on women.

Why does ayyappa sit like that?

He was seen sitting in the yogic pose mentioned above, which is a long-standing contact posture. Pandala’s king brought a golden belt and tied it around the Lord’s legs so that the Lord felt comfortable to sit in the position and remained in the temple to bless the devotees forever.

Why does Lord Ayyappa legs?

Ayyappan was seated on a Tiger and leaving for the palace. Pandala’s king brought a golden belt and tied it around the Lord’s legs so that the Lord felt comfortable to sit in the position and remained in the temple to bless the devotees forever. That’s why we find the golden belt tied to the legs of Ayyappan.

Who is Lord Ayyappa?

Ayyappa is one among the most popular God of South India. The Lord Ayyappa, was born from the union of Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu ( Mohini), he is also called as Hariharaputra. There are many peculiarities attributed to Ayyappa worship.

Why is Ayyappa worshiped in Sabarimala?

The Lord Ayyappa, was born from the union of Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu ( Mohini), he is also called as Hariharaputra. There are many peculiarities attributed to Ayyappa worship. Sabarimala is considered as the abode of Ayyappa. It is an important pilgrim center.

What is the importance of the Vavar of Ayyappa?

Vavar is said to be the protector of pilgrims going to visit Lord Ayyappa. Lord Ayyappa, it is said answers prayers of every devotee who undertakes the demanding and life-threatening pilgrimage to his shrine. Given the arduous task that he undertook, Lord Ayyappa shunned all worldly desires including contact with women.

What is the significance of Ayyappa idol in your Pooja room?

The significance of placing Ayyappa Idol in your Pooja Room Ayyappa seated in yogic posture assures you a blissful life. Ayyappa idol is a source of positive energy. Annihilates negative vibe and brings a new vigour to your life. Ayyappa is a guardian, worshipping him regularly gives protection to the family and all ventures.