Erumely Sree Dharmasastha Temple

Erumely Sree Dharmasastha temple
Petta Sri Dharmasastha temple (Kochambalam)
Location in Kerala
Geography
Coordinates 9°28′16″N 76°45′54″E / 9.4710933°N 76.7650384°E / 9.4710933; 76.7650384Coordinates: 9°28′16″N 76°45′54″E / 9.4710933°N 76.7650384°E / 9.4710933; 76.7650384
Country India
State Kerala
District Kottayam
Location Erumely
Elevation 49 m (161 ft)
Culture
Sanctum Ayyappan
Major festivals Thiruulsavam (Kumbham)
Architecture
Architecture Traditional Kerala style
History
Governing body Travancore Devaswom Board

Erumely Sree Dharmasastha Temple is a traditional Hindu temple located in Erumely town in Kottayam district in the Indian state of Kerala. The temple is dedicated to Lord Ayyappa or Dharmasastha. It is also an important meeting place of Sabarimala pilgrims.[1]

Temple

There are two temples in Erumely town. This temple is known as Valiyambalam and the other one is Kochambalam. Both the temples are situated within 0.5 km (0.31 mi). The famous Erumely Pettathullal during Sabarimala pilgrimage is performed near the Valiyambalam and Kochambalam. The Erumely 'Vavar masjid' is also located near to the temple. Pilgrims have the necessary facilities like accommodation, food and water at this temple, provided by Travancore Devaswom Board. 'Tazhmon Mutt' holds the tantric rights of the temple.[2]

Festival

Annual festival (utsavam) is hosted in the month of February (Kumbham) for 10 days and celebrated grandly.[3]

References

  1. ↑ "Temples in Kottayam district".
  2. ↑ "✍pedia - Erumely Sree Dharma Sastha Temple". ✍pedia. 2011-12-01. Retrieved 2016-12-22.
  3. ↑ "Sree Dharmasastha temple-Erumely".
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