Ayyanar Sculpture

Ayyanar, Sastha or Saththan is a Hindu deity particularly praised in South India and Sri Lanka.
He is primarily worshiped as one of the guardian folk deities of Tamil Nadu.
Aiyan as the guardian of the villages, riding on either an elephant or horse.
Ayyanar in Agamic temple is usually called Sastha or Dharma sastha.
Aiyan carrying a Chentu in his right hand. Sometimes a whip, stick, sword or scepter can be seen in his hand.
Ayyanar shrines are usually located at the peripheries or boundaries of rural villages and the deity is seen riding a horse with a sword or whip.

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