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