എറണാകുളത്തെ പെരുമ്പാവൂർ ധർമ്മ ശാസ്താ ക്ഷേത്രം മാർച്ച് - ഏപ്രിൽ മാസങ്ങളിൽ (മീനം) മഹത്തായ ആചാരങ്ങളും സാംസ്കാരിക പ്രകടനങ്ങളും പരമ്പരാഗത ക്ഷേത്ര ആഘോഷങ്ങളും ഉൾക്കൊള്ളുന്ന വാർഷിക 8 ദിവസത്തെ തിരുവുത്സവം നടത്തുന്നു.
തിരുവുത്സവം 2026 | പെരുമ്പാവൂർ ധർമ്മ ശാസ്താ ക്ഷേത്രം എറണാകുളം | Thiruvutsavam 2026 | Perumbavoor Dharma Sastha Temple Ernakulam
Legend says that the temple was established by Nallur Kartha, one of the Nair nobles of Perumbavoor. He engaged two boys as his servants and they were given raw rice as wages every day. Every day after work the boys took raw rice and some Thulasi (sweet basil) leaves.
Once Kartha became suspicious
about the action of boys and shadowed them while they returned. He saw them standing near a Palmyra
tree and then disappeared. On that night Kartha had a dream wherein Lord Ayyappa appeared and
informed him that it was He who worked as his servant and the other boy is His friend. Lord also asked
him to construct a temple for Him and His friend for which he would get sufficient money for the
construction of the temple from the beneath of Palmyra tree. Accordingly Kartha went there to found a
bag full of gold coins and utilizing the money he built the temple. The History of the temple can be traced
back to 11th century. Alangat Yogam that takes part in the Erumeli Petta Thullal (a ritual that takes place
in connection with Sabarimala pilgrimage) starts their journey from this temple every year. The temple
was owned by Nallur Kartha. Now it is administered by the Travancore Devaswom Board.
Thiruvutsavam 2026 | Perumbavoor Dharma Sastha Temple Ernakulam
The temple celebrates an eight-day festival every year commencing with the ceremonial flag-hoisting. The most auspicious is the seventh day. On this afternoon a spectacular procession, led by seven caparisoned elephants and temple musical ensembles. There is a large turnout for this festival. Art forms such as Kathakali, Ottanthullal, Seethankanthullal, Chakyarkoothu, etc, are performed during the festival days. Three poojas - Usha Pooja, Ucha Pooja and Athazha pooja - are held daily.
EVENTS/PROGRAMS
• Flag hoisting
• Special poojas
• Cultural programmes
• Traditional art forms
• Elephants parade with percussion music
Temple Location
📍 Sree Dharma Sastha Temple, Perumbavoor Municipal Town, Ernakulam - 683 542 Kerala
Accessibility
🏙️ Nearest Town/ Landmark/ Junction: Kaduval Junction - 450 m
🚌 Nearest Bus Station: Kaduval Bus Stop - 600 m
🚂 Nearest Railway Station: Angamali Railway Station - 14.6 km
✈️ Nearest Airport: Cochin International Airport - 13 Km
Contact
📞 +91 95398 09088
