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  Swami Ayyappan Saranam, Sabarimala The world of Gods and Goddesses has always been a there to set examples and guide the lost souls of earth, but myths and legends are not always able to elucidate the purpose they have been present in the religious scriptures. One such story might be the mysterious coupling of Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu as Mohini creating Lord Ayyappan - the deity of fertility as a consequence of this divine act. Nevertheless, the faith of devotees in the works of Gods has always remained intact. The proof stands in the form of Sabarimala, a Hindu pilgrimage place associated with Lord Ayyappan which has only become more popular. Its location in Western Ghats of Pathanamthitta district has only augmented its tourism value, as is perpetually professed by its state Kerala, rightly tagged as 'God's Own Country. The Ayyappan Temple for which Sabarimala is so well known is surrounded by 18 hills, all having several temples on them. Another interesting facet of the ...