Best Lord Ayyappa Tanjore Paintings Art Collection 2022

In Hinduism, everybody follows a god or goddess. Among these is Lord Ayyapa, who is regarded as the most unique god of the religion. In this blog, we will talk about Lord Ayyappa and his various characteristics. We will also discuss the various paintings made by Ethnic Tanjore Artists.

Who is Lord Ayyappa?

Lord Ayyappa is a very popular Hindu deity in South India. It is believed that he was born from the union of Mohini and Lord Shiva. He is also referred to as Hariharan Puthiran. Lord Ayyappa is seen showering blessings on his devotees. He also wears a large garland around his neck. The new born deity, Manikandan, was created by Lord Vishnu after giving birth to a horse named Tigress.

To receive Lord Ayyappa’s blessings, the devotees should first observe a 41 day penance. They should also live like a ‘Brahmachari’ and avoid all physical pleasures. On reaching the shrine, they should take a bath in Pampa river and climb the stairs to Ayyappa Sannidhanam.There is no difference between the religion or caste creed of the devotees visiting the shrine. The most important day at the temple is the Makara Sankarakrathi, which is believed to be the day when a fire appears to worship Lord Ayyappa.

Interesting Things About Lord Ayyappa That Most People Don’t Know

• Well, we know that women, post-puberty, and pre-menopause are not allowed to enter the Sabarimala temple. This rule in the temple has been in place for the last 1500 years because it is said that lord ayyappa was an eternal celibate.
• A mythological story states that after the goddess Durga killed mahishasur, her sister, known as mahishi, fought against Ayyappa at Sabarimala.
• Many of us know about the character known as shabari in Ramayana. However, how many of us know that the temple where it is located is known as Sabarimala?
• The temple at Sabarimala has 18 hills and the number of steps to get to it is also 18. The first five steps symbolise the sense of urgency, while the next eight steps are meant to symbolise the bad qualities.
• Vrartham is a 41 day fast that is carried out before a person can visit the holy shrine of Lord Ayyappa. During this period, one must follow a vegetarian diet.

Best Lord Ayyappan Tanjore Paintings Art Collection 2022