While thinking about Lord Ayyappan, the first thing that comes to mind is the powerful presence represented by Sabarimala that has a celibate deity. But in hundreds of temples such as Thiruvullakkavu, Chammaravattam, Thrikkunnapuzha and Thakazhi, Ayyappan could be seen along with a wife, worshipped as a grihastha. While women have restricted [...]