Ayyappa swamy: Lord Ayyappa is a celibate

Lord Ayyappa is a celibate god, symbolizing purity, self-discipline, and asceticism. His worship emphasizes values such as self-restraint, devotion, and discipline, and he is often regarded as the protector of righteousness and the destroyer of evil forces. Discover the divine story of Lord Ayyappa Swamy , the powerful union of Vishnu and Shiva, his victory over Mahishi, and the origins of the Sabarimala Temple. Learn about Ayyappa Jayanthi 2025, pilgrimage rituals, and spiritual teachings. Excited by this sight the devotees begin to chant " Swamiye Saranam Ayyappa ". A Star never seen before in the sky appears on the day of Makarajyothi day before the sighting of the Jyoti. A Jyoti is seen for a little time on the hilltop showing the presence of Swami Ayyappan gracing his devotees. Lord Ayyappa - Birth and History The members of Pandya dynasty ousted by Thirumala Naicker the ruler of the erstwhile Pandya Empire spanning Madurai, Thirunelveli and Ramanathapuram lived in places like Valliyur, Tenkasi, Shengottah, Achankovil and Sivagiri. They had also established their supremacy in parts of Travancore, and some of them belonging to Chempazhanattu Kovil in Sivagiri were given the right to rule the country of Pandalam by the King of Travancore, some eight hundred years ago ...