At that time, Raja Rajasekhara ruled the kingdom of Pandalam. The most popular and widely accepted story goes to say that Lord Ayyappa had had His human sojourn as the son of the Raja(King) of Pandalam. * At the end of His life in Pandalam, He vanished into the forests and is ever since worshiped at the Sabarimala temple. * He protected the King and the kingdom from the attacks of enemies. * He had had super-human or divine knowledge, wisdom, and courage and had great liking for the King and his people. * All stories confirm that Ayyappa lived in the Pandalam Palace as the son / savior of the King. However, there are a few events which are common in all the stories and which can stand historical scrutiny. These differ from one to another depending on the imaginations of the narrator and inherent variations due to the passing down of the stories from generation to generation. In fact, there are very many popular stories associated with Him among the devotees. Information on the life and teachings of the Lord are mostly based on legends. Lord Ayyappa is the presiding deity of Sabarimala temple.
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