Thakazhy Sree Dharma Sastha Temple
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictAlappuzha
DeityDharma Sastha
FestivalsKumbham annual festival,
Kalamezhuthupattu,
Kalabhabhishekam
Location
LocationThakazhi
StateKerala
Country India
Thakazhy Sree Dharma Sastha Temple is located in Kerala
Thakazhy Sree Dharma Sastha Temple
Sree Dharma Sastha Temple, Thakazhi, Alappuzha, Kerala
Geographic coordinates9°22′19.8″N 76°24′35.2″E / 9.372167°N 76.409778°E / 9.372167; 76.409778
Architecture
TypeArchitecture of Kerala
Specifications
Temple(s)One
Elevation24.11 m (79 ft)

Thakazhy Sree Dharma Sastha Temple is six kilometers from Ambalapuzha at Thakazhy[1] in Alappuzha district,[2] Kerala in India. The presiding deity is Shasthavu[3] (Lord Ayyappan) who faces east. There are no sub-deities in this temple.

Formation

The idol in this temple was once installed on a hill named Othera by Lord Parasurama. But the idol drifted to a farm because of a heavy flood. A magician (Odiyan) in that place found the idol and gave it to 'Vilwamangalam Swami' for installation.[4] Vilwamangalam recognized its supernatural and gave it to a sage named Udhayarkkan. That sage installed the idol and the King of Chembakassery built a temple for it. Five poojas are offered following the Manayathattu thantric rites.

Festivals

The main festival is in the month Kumbham. It is an eight-day festival which ends with Arattu. Kalamezhuthupattu is celebrated for 41 days. Kalabhabhishekam is celebrated from 1st Dhanu and ends after 11 days.

Valiyenna (Medicinal Oil)

Valiyenna (a special type of medicinal oil) is a speciality of this temple.[5] This oil has magical powers to cure the diseases of manhood. These medicines are collected from Othar hill.

References

  1. ↑ "Thakazhy, India Tourist Information". www.touristlink.com. Retrieved 25 November 2023.
  2. ↑ "Thakazhi Sree Dharmasastha Temple". Temples of Kerala. Retrieved 25 November 2023.
  3. ↑ "Sree Dharma Sastha Temple – Hindu Temple Timings, History, Location, Deity, shlokas". Retrieved 25 November 2023.
  4. ↑ "KERALA TEMPLES - THAKAZHI DHARMASASTHA". www.thekeralatemples.com. Retrieved 25 November 2023.
  5. ↑ "Thakazhy Sree Dharma Sastha Temple Festival - Importance - Oil Cure In Temple". 27 January 2021. Retrieved 25 November 2023.
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