The grand 10-day festival at Thrikkunnappuzha Sree Dharmasastha Temple, celebrated in Vrishchikam month, features traditional rituals, vibrant art forms, and concludes with the divine Araattu holy bath on Uthram.
ആറാട്ട് മഹോത്സവം 2025 ശ്രീ ധർമശാസ്താ ക്ഷേത്രം ത്രിക്കുന്നപുഴ | Sri Dharmasastha Temple Thrikkunnapuzha Alappuzha
This is one of the ancient temples in Kerala. The idol of Swamy here is said to be over 5000 years old.
The 21 inch rare Panchaloha idol of Dharmasastha together with the idols of his wife and son are being
worshipped here. Dharmasastha is believed to be the 'guarding god' of Thrikkunnappuzha and four other
adjacent villages. Lord Ayyappa and Dharmasastha are the incarnations of the same infinite power.
Legends say that after achieving his birth goals, Lord Ayyappa merged into Dharmasastha.
Thrikkunnappuzha Sree Dharmasastha temple is believed to be the 'moolasthanam' of Sabarimala
Ayyappa.
Devotedness to Dharmasastha is believed to fetch one peace, prosperity and harmony. The
fact that people from even far distant locations come and offer their prayers from time to time, stand
evidence to the divine radiance and might of the deity at Thrikkunnappuzha. The festivals are conducted
in the Malayalam month of Vrishchikam. One has to climb 18 steps to get a glimpse of the divine idol. The
measure of 108 angulas corresponds to the 108 divine names of Lord Vishnu. A wall surrounding 18
acres of land around the temple too was built. This shrine is also known as Padinjare Pathinettampadi.
Aarattu Mahotsavam Festival 2025 | Sri Dharmasastha Temple Thrikkunnapuzha Alappuzha
The main festival at Thrikkunnappuzha Sree Dharmasastha
temple is observed in the Malayalam month of Vrishchikam. The celebrations are devised in such a way that Araattu, the
holy bath of the deity on the last day of the festival is on
Uthram in the month of Vrishchikam. It is a ten day grand
and spectacular event. People from different parts of state
visit the temple on the festival days. During these days
several traditional rituals are observed. The shrine is
traditionally decorated and illuminated with lamps and lights.
There are special poojas and offerings during the festival
period Traditional performing arts, music and dance are
staged during the period. Caparisoned elephants, melam,
fireworks and sheevali are part of the festival. The utsava
murti of the deity is taken out of the shrine for ritualistic
bathing on the final day.
Temple Location
📍 Sree Dharmasastha Temple, Thrikkunnapuzha, Alappuzha - 690515 Kerala.
Accessibility
🏙️ Nearest Town/ Landmark/ Junction: Haripad - 13.7 Km
🚌 Nearest Bus Station: Haripad Bus Station - 15 Km
🚂 Nearest Railway Station: Haripad Railway Station - 15.5 Km
Kayamkulam Railway Station - 23 Km
✈️ Nearest Airport: Nedumbassery International Airport - 108 Km
CONTACT
📞 +91-479-2482150
✉️ info@sreedharmasastha.org
🌐 www.sreedharmasastha.org
