Description:
The name Ayyappa is derived from the Tamil word 'Aiyappa' meaning 'one who is auspicious'. Ayyappa is also known as Murugan, and is the Hindu god of war and protection. Ayyappa is also worshipped as a deity of healing and protection by the Dravidians, and is revered in the states of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh. Ayyappa is also popular in Nepal and parts of India. The name Ayyappa is also found in other languages such as Malayalam, Telugu, Kannada, and Hindi.
