| Arattupuzha Temple | |
|---|---|
|  | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism | 
| District | Thrissur | 
| Deity | DHARMASASTHA & VASISHTA | 
| Festivals | Devamela Arattupuzha Pooram | 
| Location | |
| Location | Arattupuzha | 
| State | Kerala | 
| Country |  India | 
|   | |
| Geographic coordinates | 10°25′06″N 76°13′48″E / 10.418398°N 76.230039°E | 
| Architecture | |
| Type | Architecture of Kerala | 
| Specifications | |
| Temple(s) | One | 
| Elevation | 28.39 m (93 ft) | 
The Arattupuzha Sastha Temple is a Hindu temple situated at Arattupuzha in Thrissur district of Kerala in India, administered by Cochin Devaswom Board.[1] [2]
History
According to legends, the antiquity of this temple dates back to 3000 years. The temple has been the host of the most ancient and well-known yearly Devamela, a festival when all gods and goddesses assemble at Arattupuzha.Saree Dharam Sastha is the main deity in the temple.[3]
It is believed that the deity of Arattupuzha temple contains the divine vital force of Guru Vasishta, the kulaguru (Family priest) of Raghu vamsha and Master of Srirama and his brothers.[4][5]
References
- ↑ "Arattupuzha temple to webcast celebrations live". OneIndia. Retrieved 2 October 2013.
- ↑ http://www.arattupuzhasreesasthatemple.com/pages/home.html
- ↑ "Arattupuzha Temple". ArattupuzhaSasthaTemple. Retrieved 5 December 2023.
- ↑ "Arattupuzha Temple". WebIndia. Retrieved 2 October 2013.
- ↑ "Arattupuzha Temple". MustseeIndia. Archived from the original on 2 October 2013. Retrieved 2 October 2013.
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