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Vavurswami
 Near
the Patinettampadi is the shrine of the Muslim Vavurswami. While
there are several accounts of identity of Vavur, it is generally
believed that he was a warrior who was defeated and subdued by Ayyappa,
and later became a close associate. It is believed that Lord Ayyappa
himself instructed the Pandalam king to build a mosque for Vavur
at Erumeli and a shrine at Sabarimalai.
The
Vavur deity is believed to be as old as the original deity of Ayyappa
himself, and records show that the shrine was renovated sometime
in 1905. Here, the poojas are conducted by a Muslim priest. There
is no distinguishable idol, but a carved stone slab that represents
the deity. A green silken cloth is hung across one wall, and there
is also an old sword. The special offering here is green pepper.
Many devotees also bring a goat to offer to Vavurswami, mainly in
the belief that pilgrims accompanied by a goat will reach the temple
safely. These goats are later auctioned by the temple authorities.
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