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Dwara Murthis of 18 Holy Steps
Kadutha Swami, Karuppayi Swami and Karuppayi
Amma are the devoted guards of the 18 Holy Steps and the Ayyappa Temple. They
stand on both sides of the 18 Holy Steps, Kadutha Swami on the right side of Lord
Ayyappa and Karuppayi Swami and Karuppayi Amma on the left side of Lord
Ayyappa. They maintain the sanctity of the temple surroundings and the 18 Holy
Steps that represent the 18 Holy Mountains and also bless the devotees who
climb the Holy steps with Irumudi.
AYYAPPA DWARA MURTHIS AT SSVT
In Sri Siva Vishnu Temple, the figurines of Kadutha Swami and Karuppayi Swami, which were
carved in concrete at the entrance to the 18 Holy Steps had to be removed
during the Rajagopuram construction. New idols carved out of granite were
consecrated in two new Mandapas, built at the base of the 18 Steps in November
2001.
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Kadutha Swami
Karuppayi Swami and Karuppayi Amma
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