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

 

there are various eateries available near by and in sreekaryam

   

 Supermarket : Available