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
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.
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
Mohini
…The Great Chastiser") is born. Mohini disappears, while Shiva returns home with Parvati. Shasta is identified primarily with two regional deities: Ayyappa from Kerala and the Tamil Aiyanar. He is also identified with the classical Hindu gods Skanda and Hanuman. In the later story of the origin of Ayyappa…
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