Erumely Sree Dharmasastha Temple

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]

Erumely Sree Dharmasastha temple
Petta Sri Dharmasastha temple (Kochambalam)
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictKottayam
DeityAyyappan
FestivalsThiruulsavam (Kumbham)
Governing bodyTravancore Devaswom Board
Location
LocationErumely
StateKerala
CountryIndia
Location in Kerala
Geographic coordinates9.4710933°N 76.7650384°E / 9.4710933; 76.7650384
Architecture
TypeTraditional Kerala style
Elevation49 m (161 ft)

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]

  • Courtyard of temple
  • Temple entrance at night

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