Lord Ayyappa is revered as a deity of protection, prosperity, and righteousness. The temple holds significant religious importance for devotees who seek blessings for various aspects of their lives.
Situated in a serene setting, the Avukulam Temple provides a tranquil atmosphere for prayer and meditation, attracting worshippers from the local community and beyond.
Festivals
The Temple has a number of festivals. The important ones are :
Mandalam-Makaravilakku Season
Ayyappa devotees observe the Mandalam-Makaravilakku season, which typically spans from mid-November to mid-January. It culminates with the Makaravilakku festival in January.
Makaravilakku
Makaravilakku at the Avukulam Sree Darmasastha Temple in Powdikkonam, Thiruvananthapuram, is a significant festival that includes various rituals dedicated to Lord Ayyappa, the presiding deity. Alongside the lighting of the Makaravilakku lamp, devotees partake in traditional rituals such as deeparadhana, abhishekam , and special poojas.
Contact Address: Avukulam Sastha Temple, Avukkulam junction, Powdikonam.P.O, Thiruvananthapuram, India, Kerala
Phone Number :94961 03440
