Thakazhy Sree Dharma Sastha Temple
| Thakazhy Sree Dharma Sastha Temple | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Alappuzha |
| Deity | Dharma Sastha |
| Festivals | Kumbham annual festival, Kalamezhuthupattu, Kalabhabhishekam |
| Location | |
| Location | Thakazhi |
| State | Kerala |
| Country |  India |
| Geographic coordinates | 9°22′19.8″N 76°24′35.2″E / 9.372167°N 76.409778°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Architecture of Kerala |
| Specifications | |
| Temple(s) | One |
| Elevation | 24.11 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[edit]
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[edit]
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)[edit]
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[edit]
- ^ "Thakazhy, India Tourist Information". www.touristlink.com. Retrieved 25 November 2023.
- ^ "Thakazhi Sree Dharmasastha Temple". Temples of Kerala. Retrieved 25 November 2023.
- ^ "Sree Dharma Sastha Temple – Hindu Temple Timings, History, Location, Deity, shlokas". Retrieved 25 November 2023.
- ^ "KERALA TEMPLES - THAKAZHI DHARMASASTHA". www.thekeralatemples.com. Retrieved 25 November 2023.
- ^ "Thakazhy Sree Dharma Sastha Temple Festival - Importance - Oil Cure In Temple". 27 January 2021. Retrieved 25 November 2023.