> Dr. Kalaikkovan has also mentioned of the Saastha & Lingothbavar > inside the sanctum. Interesting informations.
Today we see Lord Iyappan as Sastha as well as Harihara puthra.
In olden days there were only 2 gods : Sastha and Harihara
Sastha - sort of had his origins in Jain (not sure) - seethalai saathanar example - became a hindu god with pooranai and pushkalai consorts - never a bachelor
Harihara is what is in pillaiyarpatti. Also found in namakkal. Sankaranayinar koil. Famous. Possibly Thirupathi - considering nammazhvaar's song taazh sadaiyum neel mudiyum....Iranduruvum ondrai isaidhu.