{"product_id":"the-story-of-ayyappan","title":"The Story of Ayyappan","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis prince needs no reins and lifts a mace like a toy.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Story of Ayyappan\u003c\/em\u003e is a vivid comic retelling of the legend of Ayyappan, the god of the Sabarimala hill shrine in Kerala.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Mahishi, a buffalo-headed demon, rages across the heavens, the devas turn to Shiva and Vishnu, and Ayyappan is born from their union. Raised as Prince Manikandan of Pandalam, he learns so fast that his teachers are astonished. Yet those blinded by greed cannot see who he truly is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy readers love it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA cover crowded with legend: a tiger, a buffalo-headed demon and pilgrims beside golden temple steps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVavar, a bearded warrior who offers his men to fight beside the prince.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA fiery battle as Manikandan and Vavar storm King Udayanan's stronghold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClassic Indian Stories series · English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick answers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the name Manikandan mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e It means \"one with a bell on his neck\", and the cover shows a small bell on his necklace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre there battle scenes?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. There is a fierce battle with swords and arrows, and an enemy king who burns villages, so it suits readers who enjoy action.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Westland \/ Pratilipi Comics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67804500951151,"sku":"9789371973557","price":299.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0732\/3159\/7679\/files\/the-story-of-ayyappan-01-fixed.jpg?v=1792916470","url":"https:\/\/brainchapters.com\/products\/the-story-of-ayyappan","provider":"Brain Chapters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}