Sree Dharma Sastha Temple – Thakazhy
Sree Dharma Sastha Temple
is located at Thakazhy near Ambalapuzha in the Alappuzha district of Kerala
Lord Ayyappa Swamy is the
presiding deity of this temple
Here the idol was
installed by Lord Parasurama, but the idol drifted to a farm because of a heavy
flood.
Later it was installed by
a Sage Udhayarkkan and the King of Chembakassery built the temple.
Valiyenna (a special type
of medicinal oil) is a specialty of this temple. This oil has magical powers to
cure the diseases of manhood. These medicines are collected from Othar Hill.
The main festival is in
the month of Kumbham. It is an eight-day festival that ends with Arattu.
Kalamezhuthupattu is
celebrated for 41 days.
Kalabhabhishekam is
celebrated from 1st Dhanu and ends after 11 days.
Timings
5.00 am to 11.00 am
5.00 pm to 7.30 pm
How to reach the Temple
6 km from Ambalapuzha
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