Ayyappa is one among the most popular God of South India. The Lord Ayyappa,is the son of Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu ( Mohini), he is also called as Hariharaputra

1. 8 Top Things About Sabarimala Ayyappa Idol
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2. • 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.
• Sabarimala is considered as the abode of Ayyappa. It
is an important pilgrim center.
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3. What Ayyappa idol symbolizes?
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4. 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.
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5. Things to follow while going to
Sabarimala Ayyappa Darshan.
• Men of all age group can go to Sabarimala. Sabarimala is not open
to all. Only women below the age of 10 and above the age of 50
are allowed
• A real devotee who observes 41 days of fast only can climb and
experience the utmost spiritual fulfilment
• The location of Ayyappan’s abode on top of the hill which has a
rough terrain can be conquered only by a strong spirit attained by
fasting.
• Devotion, sincerity , strong will, purity, self-realisation , self-
control are the main morales the worship of Ayyappan inculcates.
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6. Few interesting facts one should
know about Sabarimala.
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7. 18 Holy Steps (Pathinettam Padi)
and its significanc
The 18 steps that lead to Ayyappa shrine is considered as most sacred. The
steps are a symbolic representation of several significant elements.
• The first five steps indicate five senses.
• The next eight steps indicate eight ragas
• Next three steps stand for ThriGunas
• Last two steps represent vidya and avidya.
It is considered that after climbing all the 18 steps , one detaches from
worldly desires. There are other thoughts related to the significance of 18
steps.
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8. Before arriving at Sabarimala temple
in Kerala, devotees visit a mosque
• The secular idea behind the worship of Ayyappan is very interesting .
• The devotees before reaching the hills have to pray and get blessings
of Vavar from his mosque .
• The vital role of the mosque is the secular aspect of Sabarimala
pilgrimage , There is a shrine dedicated to Vaavar , next to the main
shrine of Ayyappa.
• Vaavar is considered as a close friend of Ayyappan , who helped him
on his mission to annihilate the Mahishi, a demoness.
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9. Why Ayyappa Devotees Wear Black
Dress to Sabarimala Ayyappa
Temple?
• The usual dress code of Ayyappa
devotees are black and dark blue
shirt /upper garment and saffron
dhothi.
• It is symbolic to the controlled
mind during the period of
Vratham, that is observed before
climbing the hills to reach the
sacred shrine.
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10. One Among The Top 10 Pilgrimage
Centers In India
• Sabarimala is a hill of
devotion, which emits positive
energy.
• Sabarimala is the most
popular pilgrim center in
South India, which is visited
by 100 million pilgrims every
year.
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