Dharmasastha or popularly known as Sastha is a Hindu god, specifically worshipped in South India. It’s actually an adapted or absorbed deity much like many deities in the Hindu pantheon.
Where is Achankovil located?
Achankovil
| Achankovil River Achankovil aar | |
|---|---|
| Country | India |
| State | Kerala |
| Districts | Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha |
| Cities | Konni, Pathanamthitta, Pandalam, Mavelikkara, |
Who is sastha and Ayyappan?
Sastha was an ancient deity worshipped thousands of years ago across the globe. ‘Aadhi Boodha Naadhar’ or ‘ Aadhi Maha Sastha ‘ is the source of all other Sastha s, including Lord Ayyappan, also called Dharma Sastha of Sabarimala. Adhi Maha Sastha is worshipped with two consorts – Poorna and Pushkala.
Is kartikeya and ayyappa same?
No. Both are different. Ayyappa is a bachelor and Karthikeya is worshipped with two Devis- Devyani and Valli.
What is the story of Ayyappan?
According to puranic and oral traditions, Lord Ayyappa was born out of the union of Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu, when the latter was in Mohini form. Lord Vishnu took the form of Mohini to have destroyed a deadly demon Bhashmasur and acquire the elixir (amrut) for the gods during the great churning of oceans.
Which district is Achankovil?
Kollam District
Achankovil, Aryankavu Panchayat, Kollam District, Kerala, India | Kerala Tourism.
How many rivers are there in Kerala?
44
There are 44 major rivers in Kerala, all but three originating in the Western Ghats.
Where is Sree Dharma Sastha temple located?
Sree Dharma Sastha Temple, a centuries-old shrine located at Thycaud in Kerala’s capital city of Thiruvananthapuram. Sree Dharma Sastha Temple is one among the three temples in Thiruvananthapuram functioning under the auspices of the NSS Thiruvananthapuram Taluk Karayoga Union.
Where is the Kollam temple located?
The temple is located near the banks of Achankovil river in the dense forest regions of eastern Kollam, about 50 km (31 mi) from Punalur, 85 km (53 mi) from Kollam and 62 km (39 mi) from Kulathupuzha via Aryankavu, Thenmala and Shenkottai. There is a route through the forest from Alimukku near Pathanapuram to the temple.
Where is Achankovil Sastha temple located?
Achankovil Sastha Temple is a Hindu temple and one of the 108 Sasthalayas, located in Pathanapuram tehsil of Kollam district in the Indian state of Kerala. It is also one among the famed Pancha Sastha temples in Kerala, the other four being Kulathupuzha, Aryankavu, Sabarimala and Kanthamala temples.
What is the significance of the idol of Dharma Sastha?
The idol of Sree Dharma Sastha, who dwells in the form of Dhanwanthari holding the auspicious Neelathamara in his right hand, is believed to be an extraordinary deity who showers blessings on devotees.
