he temple is dedicated to Lord Dharma Shastha, who is worshipped as the main deity. Lord Dharma Shastha, also known as Ayyappa, is revered for his qualities of righteousness, justice, and protection.
Devotees flock to this temple to seek blessings for well-being, prosperity, and spiritual growth.
Festivals
The Temple has a number of festivals. The important ones are :
Sree Shubhananda Pooram
The Ashtadina Maholsavam at Govindamuttam Sree Dharmasastha Temple is an elaborate eight-day festival celebrated with various traditional rituals and ceremonies. Key events during the festival include Thrikkodiyett, Sarppabali, Ulsavabali, Kalabhabhishekam, Ashtabhishekam, and Pallivetta. These rituals are performed with great devotion and reverence, attracting numerous devotees who participate in the celebrations to seek the blessings of Lord Dharma Shastha.
Thrikkarthika Pongala
During the Thrikkarthika Pongala at Govindamuttam Sree Dharmasastha Temple, held in the month of Vrishchikam, devotees gather in the early morning to offer Pongala, a sweet dish made of rice, jaggery, and coconut, to the deity. The temple premises and surrounding areas are filled with women cooking the offering in earthen pots, creating a festive and devotional atmosphere.
Contact Address: Govindamuttam Sree Dharmasastha Temple, Kayamkulam, Puthuppally, Alappuzha, Kerala 690527
Phone Number: 86070 69895
