Also known as: Hariharasuthan, Manikandan, Dharmasastha, Pambavasan
- He is the son of Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu (in the form of Goddess Mohini).
- His vehicle is a tiger.
- He is seated in a yogic pose, with the right hand in Chinmudra and the left hand pointing downwards.
Where in the Temple?
- Situated in the shrine on the left of Goddess Mariamman.
Main Festivals Celebrated
- Special abishekham, prayers and 18 step Namaskaram on the 3rd Sunday of each month
Associated songs / slokams
- “Om Swamiye Saranam Ayyappa”
- Loka Veeram Mahapoojyam – Namaskara Sloka
How to pray
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- Abishekham, pooja and 18 step Namaskaram
- In the month of Thai (first month of the Tamil Calendar) pilgrims travel to Sabari Malai for His special blessings as Maharajyothi.
- Japa – silent meditative repetition of the Om Swamiye Saranam Ayyaooa