Erumely Sree Dharmasastha Temple

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

Erumely Sree Dharmasastha temple
Temple entrance arch
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictKottayam
DeityAyyappan
FestivalsThiruulsavam (Kumbham)
Governing bodyTravancore Devaswom Board
Location
LocationErumely
StateKerala
Country India
Erumely Sree Dharmasastha Temple is located in Kerala
Erumely Sree Dharmasastha Temple
Erumely Sree Dharmasastha Temple (Kerala)
Erumely Sree Dharmasastha Temple is located in India
Erumely Sree Dharmasastha Temple
Erumely Sree Dharmasastha Temple (India)
Geographic coordinates9°28′48.4″N 76°50′38.4″E
Architecture
TypeTraditional Kerala style
Elevation73 m (240 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
    Courtyard of temple
  • Temple entrance at night
    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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