The Arattupuzha Sastha Temple is a Hindu temple situated at Arattupuzha in Thrissur district of Kerala in India, administered by Cochin Devaswom Board.[1]
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.
Sree Dharam Sastha is the main deity in the temple.[2] 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.[3][4]
References
- ↑ Arattupuzha temple to webcast celebrations live. Retrieved 2013-10-02.
- ↑ Arattupuzha Temple. ArattupuzhaSasthaTemple. Retrieved 2023-12-05.
- ↑ Arattupuzha Temple. WebIndia. Retrieved 2013-10-02.
- ↑ Arattupuzha Temple. MustseeIndia. Retrieved 2013-10-02.