Ayyappan
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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, thus representing a bri
Ayyappa(n) seated on a tiger
A painting of Lord Ayyappan is depicted in Yogapattasana, a sacred yogic posture.
Dharma Sastha temple at Sabarimala
Pilgrims carrying irumudi at Sabarimala
Mohini
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Mohini is the Hindu goddess of enchantment. She is the only female avatar of the Hindu god Vishnu. She is portrayed as a femme fatale, an enchantress, who maddens lovers and demons, sometimes leading
Ayyappan
…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. Ayyappan is a warrior deity and is revered for his ascetic…
Mohini on a swing by Raja Ravi Varma
Mohini distributing the Amrita to the Devas (left), while the Asuras look on
Bhasmasura-Mohini by Raja Ravi Varma. Bhasmasura (left) is about to place his hand on his head following the dancing Mohini (centre), as Shiva (right) looks from behind the tree.
A Mattancherry palace mural shows Shiva and Mohini in an embrace while Parvati seated on Nandi, the white bull, looks at them in distaste.