Kunnam Sree Dharma Sastha Temple Alappuzha

The Kunnam Sree Dharma Sastha Temple is situated in Mavelikara, Alappuzha, Kerala.

The temple is dedicated to Lord Ayyappa, who is believed to be born from the union of Lord Shiva and Mohini, a mythical enchantress.

Kunnam Sree Dharma Sastha temple Alappuzha

The Kunnam Sree Dharma Sastha Temple is a revered site where Lord Ayyappa is worshipped for his divine protection and spiritual significance.

Festivals

The Temple has a number of festivals. The important ones are :

Karthika Maholsavam

The Karthika Maholsavam celebrated on the Vrischikam month features vibrant rituals and festivities dedicated to the deity. The celebration includes the Kodiyettam, marking the start of the festival, followed by various cultural and religious activities. Key events are the traditional Ezhunnallath, where the deity is taken out in a ceremonial procession, and the Thiruvathira, a special observance with offerings and prayers.

Thiru Ulsavam

The Thiru Ulsavam held in the Medam month is a grand celebration featuring several key rituals. The festival begins with Thrikkodiyettu, a ceremonial hoisting of the temple flag, followed by the main event, Thiru Arattu, which includes a grand procession and ritual bathing of the deity. Other significant activities during the festival include Pallivetta, a traditional hunt symbolic of the deity's protection of the land, and Paraykku Ezhunnallath, a ritualistic procession with the deity paraded through the streets.

Contact Address: Kunnam Sree Dharma Sastha Temple, Chengannur - Kozhenchery Rd, Kunnam, Mavelikara, Thazhakara, Alappuzha, Kerala 690108

Phone Number: 0479 234 0244

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