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What is Ayyappa Temple famous for?
Dedicated to Lord Ayyappa, the Sabarimala Temple is not only one of the famous religious tourist destinations in India but also the most visited temples of India. It is the second largest shrine located in the 18 hills of Western Ghat ranges of Pathanamthitta District.
Which God is Ayyappa Temple for?
The Sabarimala Sree Dharma Sastha Temple (Malayalam pronunciation: [ʃabəɾimala]) is a Hindu temple that is devoted to the worship of a deity named Ayyappan, also known as Dharma Shasta. Ayyappan is believed to be the son of Shiva and Mohini (Female avatar of Lord Vishnu).
Is Ayyappa a Shiva or Vishnu?
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.
Why is Ayyappa so famous?
Although devotion to Ayyappan has been prevalent earlier, his popularity rose in the late 20th century. According to Hindu theology, he is the son of Vishnu in the form of Mohini and Shiva thus representing a bridge between Shaivism and Vaishnavism.