Avukulam Sree Darmasastha Temple
The temple having a history of 2500 years is a very famous
Lord Ayyappa temple in Trivandrum. The temple is being reconstructed into this
existing form under the guidance of temple trust and with suggestions from
local people and devotees.
Location Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, Thiruvananthapuram
Legend
Almost 2500 years ago a saint visited this place and found
significant presence of Heavenly power
and he settled here. He then installed an idol and started offering
prayers in a specific yogic posture. As
time passed he gave the ownership of the temple and its rights to offer the
prayers to two Brahmin families and he left for heavenly adobe.
the Brahmin family installed Sree Dharma Sastha Idol and
offered prayers in due course of time the in fight between the families
worsened resulting in destruction of wealth and its property except the temple
surroundings and Idol.
The existing temple and its premise is know to be here since
1976.
Architecture
The renovated temple premise is built in usage of modern
techniques of traditional Kerala style Architecture.
Culture
The city of Thiruvananthapuram has been the centre of cultural
activities of Kerala (India) from the time it was made capital of Travancore in
1745. The capital city is a major intellectual and artistic centre.
Darsan Info
Darsan Dresscode
Traditional Kerala attire is preferred while visiting Avukulam Sree Darmasastha Temple.
Famous Festival
Makaravilakku mahotsavam is the major festival.
Mandalakalam and Vishu also celebrated.
Additional Info
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there are various eateries available near by and in
sreekaryam
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