{"product_id":"ayyappa-son-of-vishnu-shiva","title":"Ayyappa- Son of Vishnu \u0026 Shiva","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe iconography of Ayyappan depicts him as a young handsome celibate (Brahmachari) sitting in a yogic posture, as an epitome of Dharma, who wears a bell around his neck.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAyyapa is considered to be the union of Mohini (Vishnu) and Shiva. Born of two men, to vanquish the Buffalo demoness Mahishi, who was un-defeatable by anyone born of a man and woman. He was raised by a childless royal couple Rajashekara pandiyan and Koperundevi, and grows up as a warrior yogi champion of ethical and dharmic living.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe most prominent Ayyappan shrine is at Sabarimala, nestled in the hills of Pathanamthitta of Kerala. The shrine receives millions of pilgrims every year in late December and early January, many of whom prepare for weeks before and then climb the hill barefoot. He remains one of the few Deities in Hindu tradition, who is worshipped by all religious communities, including Muslims and Christians in Kerala.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAyyappa is depicted sitting in an uncomfortable position, balancing on his feet and not really sitting on the throne. This shows the severity of his ascetic devotion. The band of cloth across Ayyappa's legs are called yogapatta. These are essentially used to immobalize his legs in that particular squatting posture. The belt Ayyappan wears signifies the territory of the observance. So instead of getting in the lying posture (totally inactive) in which we cannot experience anything (samadhi), it is best for experience to be in this conscious and aware state. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn Hindu iconography the left thigh is usually reserved for the consort to sit over and the right thigh for the children. Ayyappa is revered as the celibate bachelor God in Hinduism. Folding both thighs indicates that there is no place for a consort.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHis hands show two mudras, chinmudra (aka jnyanamudra) and abhayamudra. Chinmudra indicate that Ayyappa has attained union with the universal consciousness while abhayamudra is a gesture of reassurance and safety.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- x-tinymce\/html --\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"113\" data-end=\"129\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"113\" data-end=\"129\"\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"140\" data-end=\"171\"\u003edigital 3D model (STL\/3mf file)\u003c\/strong\u003e for \u003cstrong data-start=\"176\" data-end=\"191\"\u003e3D printing\u003c\/strong\u003e – \u003cstrong data-start=\"194\" data-end=\"219\"\u003enot a physical object\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr data-start=\"220\" data-end=\"223\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eNo physical product will be shipped.\u003cbr data-start=\"259\" data-end=\"262\"\u003eAfter purchase, \u003cstrong data-start=\"278\" data-end=\"296\"\u003edownload links\u003c\/strong\u003e will be shown on your screen and \u003cstrong data-start=\"330\" data-end=\"352\"\u003esent to your email\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr data-start=\"353\" data-end=\"356\"\u003ePlease read the full \u003cstrong data-start=\"377\" data-end=\"400\"\u003ewebsite description\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"405\" data-end=\"414\"\u003eterms\u003c\/strong\u003e before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VedicFutura","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42892236161222,"sku":"","price":249.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/0608\/7366\/files\/SQ-2_f95a0b0e-5c82-4bf0-ad25-21e3f3f73d49.jpg?v=1698904825","url":"https:\/\/vedicfutura.com\/products\/ayyappa-son-of-vishnu-shiva","provider":"VedicFutura","version":"1.0","type":"link"}