Pazhayar Sree Dharmasastha Temple

Pazhayar Sree Dharmasastha Temple

Pazhayar Sree Dharmasastha Temple
Geography
Country India
State Kerala
District Alappuzha
Location Perissery
Culture
Primary deity Ayyappan

Pazhayar Sree Dharmasastha Temple (Malayalam: പഴയാർ ശ്രീ ധർമശാസ്താ ക്ഷേത്രം) is one of the oldest temples in Perissery. The divine idol installed here represents the world–enchanting form of Ayyappan. Lord Ayyappan is a symbol of religious unity & communal harmony. Lord Ayyappan is also known as Dharmasastha, Hariharasuthan, Manikantan, Saasthan, Sastha) and Ayyanar.

Lord Ayyappan is worshipped in a number of shrines across India: at Kulathupuzha, in Kerala, he is worshipped as a child; at Achenkovil in conjunction with his consorts, Pushkala and Poorna; and at Sabarimala as an ascetic, a celibate meditating in solitude for the benefit of all mankind. The word Ayyappan is derived from two words Ayya (meaning Vishnu) and Appan (meaning Shiva).

Renovation

The Temple is under renovation. The Devaprasna under the supervision of Sree Kanttararu Rajeevararu revealed that the dilapidated state of the temple has adversely affected the progress and prosperity of the land and its people. The renovation of the temple will definitely help the prosperity of Land.

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