Ayyappa in Yogapatta Asana

compact yet highly expressive sculpture of Lord Ayyappa seated in his signature yogic pose, known as yogapatta asana—a squatting posture with both hands resting on the knees, symbolizing deep spiritual control and inner stillness. Ayyappa is revered as the celibate warrior-god born of Shiva and Vishnu (in Mohini form), embodying both asceticism and dharma. His serene expression and mudras reflect a calm, watchful state of divine meditation. The sculpture is framed with a finely detailed prabhav