Ayyappan was born as progeny of the union of Vishnu and Shiva. Ayyappan, the Celibate God of Kerala, is host to every religious trend and practice the Hindu faith ever manifested in its entire history. His temple is unique in India, in that there is no distinction of caste or religion in determining who can enter it. Non-Hindus are equally welcome.Ayyappan sits on his haunches as if her were ready to spring up. He wears two malas that hang from both sides of his ears. They are cast seperately and can be removed from the statue. His right hand up in the vitarka mudra, the teaching mudra, with his thumb and forefinger together.He has two beautiful malas hanging around his neck.Ayyappan is a lost wax method, bronze statue. There is only one statue like this made.