Kerala Tourism-Achankovil-Temple, Lord Ayyappa – Achankovil Dharmasastha Temple-Pallaruvi Water Falls-Kollam

Kerala is most beautiful place in India to visit, Greenery also welcomes tourists throughout the year. State of Lakes, water falls, temples. Achankovil Dharmasastha Temple in the high range and in dense forest.

One of the main temples of Lord Ayyappa, it is believed that the idol here is consecrated by Lord Parasurama himself. The temple is similar to the famous shrine at Sabarimala. The Manalar Falls and the Kumbuvurutty Falls, which also has a Nature Interaction Centre, are along the way to this temple.

Main route from shenkotta and thenkasi – 30 kms northwest (via malaikovil route Tamilnadu). It is believed that this oldest vigraha (idol) was consecrated by Parasurama. Poorna and Pushkala the two consorts of Lord Sastha are installed on either sides. The sandal paste in the hands of Dharma Sasta has miraculous healing power for snake venom and it is available 24 hours.

One among the Ten Avatar’s of God, Lord Parasuranda started five Sastha temples Achenkovil, Aryankavu, Kulathupuzha, Kanthamala, Sabarimala. The main deity is Dharmasastha with completeness. TIlls temple situates in Aryankavu panchayat of Quilon District. From Punaloor via Piravathoor, Alimukku, Karavoor, Mullumala we can reach Achenkovil or proceed to Chenkottai of Tamilnadu and reach Achankovil (this is the main route).

Place to visit in Kerala:

• Thiruvananthapuram

• Kollam

• Pathanamthitta

• Alappuzha

• Kottayam

• Idukki

• Ernakulam

• Thrissur

• Palakkad

• Malappuram

• Kozhikode

• Wayanad

• Kannur

• Kasargod

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