Aiyanar (IAST: Aiyaṉār, Tamil: ஐயனார்) is a Tamil folk deity venerated in South India and Sri Lanka. His worship is prevalent amongst rural Tamil people. [2][3][4] Some studies suggest …

Ayyanar is a 2010 Indian Tamil-language action drama film written and directed by Rajamithran and produced by P. L. Thenappan. [1] The film stars Aadhi and Meera Nandan [ 2 ] with …

Ayyanar, the village guardian deity of Tamil Nadu, holds a unique and revered place in the pantheon of Hindu deities. Known for his protective and benevolent nature, Ayyanar is …

Ayyanar and his retinue of 21 gods are worshipped as protective deities in Tamil Nadu. Ayyanar shrines are usually located at the peripheries or boundaries of rural villages, and the deity is …

Apr 18, 2018 · Ayyanar protects villagers, their cattle and harvest; he bestows the monsoons, and drives away evil spirits. Huge Ayyanar idols are worshipped in open grounds surrounded by …

Jul 27, 2019 · Ayyanar, Aiyanar, Sastha or Saththan is a Hindu deity worshipped widely in South India and Sri Lanka. His worship is prevalent among Tamils, Malayalis and Sinhalese. Early …

Ayyanar is a revered village deity (Gramadevata) in South India, particularly in Tamil Nadu. He is known as a guardian deity who protects the village and its inhabitants, usually worshipped in …

Ayyanar is the all powerful village god in Tamil Nadu and He along with his 21 companion gods protects villages. Huge images of Ayyanar with weapons in hand and riding horses are a …

Mar 24, 2023 · The worship of Ayyanar, a venerated Hindu god is widespread in the rural areas of Tamil Nadu and also in other adjacent Indian states.

Ayyanar is a village God worshipped in the state of Tamil Nadu. Ayya is a word of respectability and the word “Ayyanar” denotes a deity, held in high reverence. Huge idols of Ayyanar are …