Lord Ayyappa, also known as Dharmasastha, is a prominent deity worshipped in Hinduism, particularly in South India.
He is revered as the son of Lord Shiva and Mohini (an incarnation of Lord Vishnu) and is associated with wisdom, protection, and fulfillment of desires.
Festivals
The Temple has a number of festivals. The important ones are :
Navaratri pooja
Navaratri pooja is a nine-night Hindu festival celebrated with devotion and fervor, honoring the Divine Mother in her various forms. Vidyarambham, a traditional ceremony observed on Vijayadashami, marks the initiation of young children into the world of learning, where they are guided to write their first letters or words under the auspices of the goddess Saraswati.
Vishu
Vishu is a traditional Hindu festival celebrated in Kerala, marking the beginning of the Malayalam New Year. On Vishu morning, people view the Vishukani, a ritual arrangement of auspicious items, and receive Kaineettam, symbolic monetary gifts, while the Chuttuvilakku, or traditional lamp, is lit to usher in prosperity and abundance for the year ahead.
Contact Address: Sasthamkottam DharmasasthaTemple, Mambaram, Kannur, Kerala 670622
