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Ayyappa Form · One with the Mani (Bell) / Ayyappa's Birth Name

Manikandan

मणिकण्ठन्
Also known as: Maṇikaṇṭhaṉ, Baby Ayyappa, Prince of Pandalam

About

The childhood form of Ayyappa, found with a bell (mani) around his neck. The name means 'one who has a bell on his neck.' Worshipped as the divine child raised by the King of Pandalam.

Attributes

Divine childFoundlingBellMiraculous

Symbols

BellBaby formPandalam palace

Associated Mantras

Om Maṇikaṇṭhāya Namaḥ

Festivals

Ayyappa JayantiMakaravilakku

Scriptures

Ayyappa PurāṇaSabarimala legends

Regions Worshipped

KeralaTamil Nadu

Iconography

Child form with a bell around his neck. Sometimes depicted in the arms of the King of Pandalam. Divine, innocent expression.