Introduction to Lord Ayyappan Ayyappan  (also known as Ayyappa , Dharma Sastha , Manikandan , and Hariharaputra ) is one of the most revered Hindu deit ies, worshipped primarily in  South India, particularly in Kerala . He embodies truth  and good conduct  and is described as the son of Shiva and Mohini  (the feminine incarnation of Vishnu ), thereby forming a bridge between Shaivism  and Vaishnavism . As a result of his divine birth , he is a singular god who represents the