Arattupuzha Temple

Arattupuzha Temple
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictThrissur
DeityDHARMASASTHA & VASISHTA
FestivalsDevamela Arattupuzha Pooram
Location
LocationArattupuzha
StateKerala
Country India
Arattupuzha Temple is located in Kerala
Arattupuzha Temple
Sree Sastha Temple, Arattupuzha, Thrissur, Kerala
Geographic coordinates10°25′06″N 76°13′48″E / 10.418398°N 76.230039°E / 10.418398; 76.230039
Architecture
TypeArchitecture of Kerala
Specifications
Temple(s)One
Elevation28.39 m (93 ft)

The Arattupuzha Sastha Temple is a Hindu temple situated at Arattupuzha in Thrissur district of Kerala in India, administered by Cochin Devaswom Board.[1]

History

According to legends, the antiquity of this temple dates back to 3000 years. The temple has been the host of the most ancient and well-known yearly Devamela, a festival when all gods and goddesses assemble at Arattupuzha.

Sree Dharam Sastha is the main deity in the temple.[2] It is believed that the deity of Arattupuzha temple contains the divine vital force of Guru Vasishta, the kulaguru (Family priest) of Raghu vamsha and Master of Srirama and his brothers.[3][4]

References

  1. ^ "Arattupuzha temple to webcast celebrations live". OneIndia. Retrieved 2 October 2013.
  2. ^ "Arattupuzha Temple". ArattupuzhaSasthaTemple. Retrieved 5 December 2023.
  3. ^ "Arattupuzha Temple". WebIndia. Retrieved 2 October 2013.
  4. ^ "Arattupuzha Temple". MustseeIndia. Archived from the original on 2 October 2013. Retrieved 2 October 2013.
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