Erumely Sree Dharmasastha Temple- Kerala

Address

Erumely Sree Dharmasastha Temple- Erumeli, Kottayam district Kerala 686509

Deity

Ayyappa

Introduction

• Location: Erumely town, Kottayam district, Kerala, India
• Deity: Dedicated to Lord Ayyappa (Dharmasastha)
• Significance: Important meeting place for Sabarimala pilgrims
• Temples in Erumely:
  • Valiyambalam (this temple)
  • Kochambalam (located 0.5 km away)
• Pilgrimage Events:
  • Famous Erumely Pettathullal performed during Sabarimala pilgrimage
  • Nearby Vavar Masjid
• Facilities for Pilgrims: Accommodation, food, and water provided by the Travancore Devaswom Board
• Tantric Rights: Held by ‘Tazhmon Mutt’

Festivals

• Annual Festival (Utsavam):
  • Occurs in February (Kumbham)
  • Lasts for 10 days
  • Celebrated grandly

Century/Period/Age

1000- 2000 Years old

Managed By

Malabar Devaswom Board.

Nearest Bus Station

Erumely

Nearest Railway Station

Thiruvalla

Nearest Airport

Kochi

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