Ayyappa Temple
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Deity: Lord Ayyappan - भगवान अय्यप्पन Place: Bangalore Karnataka
Ayyappa Temple. Dedicated to Lord Ayyappan. Located in Bangalore.
- Primary Deity
- Lord Ayyappan / भगवान अय्यप्पन
- Address
- Vasanth Nagar 8th Main Road
History
The Sabarimala Sree Dharma Sastha Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Sree Dharma Sastha, where the deity is worshipped as Lord Ayyappan, the son of the deities Shiva and Mohini. It is situated atop the Sabarimala hill in the Pathanamthitta district of Kerala, India. The temple is surrounded by 18 hills in the Periyar Tiger Reserve. It is one of the largest annual pilgrimage sites in the world, with an estimate of over 10 to 15 million devotees visiting every year.
Spiritual Significance
The temple is dedicated to Lord Ayyappan, the son of Shiva and Mohini, and serves as a major pilgrimage site.
Associated Legends
- The deity is worshipped as Lord Ayyappan, the son of the deities Shiva and Mohini.