About the Book The Warrior God: Ayyappa of Sabarimalai depicts the epic confrontation between good and evil. Mahishi, the buffalo-headed asura princess, wreaks vengeance on the devas for killing her brother, the mighty Mahishasura. She subjugates the gods and unleashes a reign of terror on the three worlds.
A series of divine events culminate in the birth of Mahesh’s nemesis, Hariharaputra - the son of Shiva and Vishnu, later known as Ayyappa. The baby, raised on earth as a prince of the Pandalam dynasty, awaits his tryst with destiny.
Here is the story of Sabarimalai, where legend and history meld into one tidal wave of devotion. Discover why five crore pilgrims annually ford rivers and trek thro forests and hills to pay homage to ayyappa.
About the Author Preetha Rajah Kannan is the author of Shiva in the City of Nectar, an enthralling collection of stories based on the revered Tamil text, Thiruvilayaadal Puranam. This was followed by Son of Shiva, narrating the exploits of the warrior-god Kartikeya, commander-in-chief of the heavens and epitome of wisdom and valour. Her third book, Hounds of Shiva, is a treasure house of tales detailing the impassioned, heroic acts of sacrifice, devotion and service in the life and times of the Saivite saints, the Nayanmars. She is also the editor of Navagraha Purana, a translation of the eponymous Telugu work on the mythology of the nine planets, by V S. Rao. Kannan has contributed extensively to newspapers and magazines, such as The New Indian Express and The Express School Magazine. A homemaker and the mother of two boys, she lives with her family in Madurai, Tamil Nadu.
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