Ayyappa & Ayyanar Idols

Handcrafted idols of Swami Ayyappa (Manikanta, Dharma Sastha of Sabarimala) and Ayyanar, the Tamil village guardian deity, shown with Poorna and Pushkala. Available in Panchaloha bronze, brass and copper.

How to choose

Ayyappa idols in the yogic seated posture are kept in homes and during the Mandala season. Ayyanar idols are popular for kuladeivam and village shrines.

FAQs

Is Ayyappa the same as Ayyanar?

They are closely related guardian deities and both are called Dharma Sastha, but Ayyappa is worshipped at Sabarimala in Kerala while Ayyanar is a Tamil village guardian.

Which size is good for home worship?

3 to 6 inches suits most home altars; larger bronzes are made for temples and shrines.