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अय्यप्पा
Lord Ayyappa
Hariharaputra · Lord of Sabarimala
ॐ
Mantra
स्वामिये शरणम् अय्यप्पा
Ayyappa, you are my refuge.
Story & significance
Born of Shiva and Mohini (Vishnu), Ayyappa defeated the demoness Mahishi. Pilgrims observe a 41-day vrat and climb the 18 holy steps to his shrine at Sabarimala.
- Vahana (mount)
- Tiger
Chin mudraYoga patta
Sacred temples
- Sabarimala, Kerala