Lord Iyyappa / Ayyappa is also known as the Sree Dharma Sashta. His devotees go on a pilgrimage to Sabarimala once in a year. Lord Ayyappa is the child of Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu (Mohini avatar); he was born to kill Mahishi the sister of Mahisasura. Mahishi performed tapas and attained a boon from Brahma stating that only a kid born from a male and male combination can kill her.

Below is the list of Ayyappan temples in Chennai.