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{{Short description|Hindu temple in Kerala, India}} |
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| name = Sasthamcotta Sree Dharma Sastha Temple |
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| map_caption = Dharma Sastha Temple, [[Sasthamkotta]], [[Kollam district|Kollam]], [[Kerala]] |
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| coordinates = {{coord|9|02|30.1|N|76|37|46.9|E|display=inline,title}} |
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| country = {{flag|India}} |
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| state = [[Kerala]] |
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| district = [[Kollam district|Kollam]] |
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| location = [[Sasthamkotta]] |
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| elevation_m = 42.97 |
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| deity = Sree Dharma Sastha |
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| festivals = Utsavam<br />(annually) |
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| architecture = Kerala style architecture |
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'''Shri Dharma Sastha temple''' is a [[Hindu temple]] located at the village [[Sasthamkotta]], [[Kerala]], [[India]]. It is surrounded three sides by the largest fresh water lake of Kerala, [[Sasthamkotta lake]]. |
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| ⚫ | The temple here is well known for the inhabitance of monkeys. The temple monkeys are believed to be the divine retinue of the prime deity. The Sasthamcotta temple is one among the five ancient Sastha temples in Kerala - AchanKoil, Aryankavu, Kulathupuzha, Sasthamcotta and Sabarimala. The concept of Dharma Sastha represents the unison of [[Vaishnava]] and [[Saiva]] beliefs. |
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| ⚫ | The legend of this temple stretches beyond the period of the Ramayana ( |
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The presiding deity of the temple is Shri Dharma Sastha, accompanied by his consort ‘Prabha’ and son ‘Sathyaka’. |
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In addition to the Shri Dharma Sastha temple, Sasthamcotta has got its relevance in various facets. The fresh water lake- '''Sasthamcotta Lake''' holds value both as a source of fresh water as well as a spot of natural beauty. |
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| ⚫ | The legend of this temple stretches beyond the period of the Ramayana ([[Treta Yuga]]). It is believed that Shri [[Rama]] along with his wife [[Sita]], brother [[Lakshmana]] and the whole vaanara sena, on their way back to [[Ayodhya]] after the victory over [[Ravana]], visited Sasthamcotta to pay their reverence to Shri Dharma Sastha. Shri Rama offered ''pithru tharpan'' on the banks of the Sasthamcotta Lake, the water of which is supposed to be identical to ''Surya Raga Theertha'' of Manasa Sarovar. Lord Rama then deputed the chief architect of his vanara (monkey) team, ''[[Neelan]]'' to serve his host. Neelan is believed to be the predecessor of the prevailing monkey clan in this temple. |
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From times unknown, Sasthamcotta has been a haven to a wide variety of flora and fauna. Ayurvedic scholars doted on this place for rare species of florae used for Ayurvedic treatments as well as for the preparation of medicines. |
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'''The Second World Parliament of Religions (1971)''' was hosted at this place. |
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==Festivals== |
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The Sasthamcotta market is another place that deserves special mention. Business flourished here even during the times of the colonial rule. |
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===Utsavam (annual festival)=== |
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Sasthamcotta is also known for the Devaswom Board College affiliated to the University of Kerala and managed by the Travancore Devaswom Board. It is situated close to the temple on the banks of the Sasthamcotta Lake. |
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The utsavam lasts for ten days. The flag is hoisted on the first day heralding the utsavam. The utsavam culminates with the ‘araattu’ on ‘Utram’ in the month of Kumbham (February–March). The tenth day hosts the ‘Kettukazhcha’—a procession of various effigies of bullocks, horses, decorated chariots, etc. -- A number of elephants with their nettipattam (decorative head-dress) also come to the temple to pay reverence to the prime deity, who sits atop a caparisoned elephant at the temple courtyard, escorted with many other decorated elephants. |
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===Religious Festivals=== |
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* Thiruvonam |
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* Navaratri |
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* Mandala Mahotsav (41 days) |
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* Makara Sankrama pooja |
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* Sivaratri |
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* Painkuni Utram |
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* Pathamudayam |
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* Karkidaka Vavu |
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==See also== |
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* Kottarathil Shankunni (1909). "'''Itheehyamala'''", ''Sasthamcottayum Kuranganmarum''. |
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== External links == |
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* [https://geohack.toolforge.org/geohack.php?pagename=Sasthamcotta_Sree_Dharma_Sastha_Temple¶ms=9_02_30.1_N_76_37_46.9_E_type:landmark GeoHack - Sasthamcotta Sree Dharma Sastha Temple] |
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* [http://www.sasthamcottatemple.com Sasthamcotta |
* [http://www.sasthamcottatemple.com Sasthamcotta Shri Dharma Sastha Temple] |
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| Sasthamcotta Sree Dharma Sastha Temple | |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Kollam |
| Deity | Sree Dharma Sastha |
| Festivals | Utsavam (annually) |
| Standort | |
| Standort | Sasthamkotta |
| State | Kerala |
| Land |  Indien |
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| Geographic coordinates | 9°02′30.1″N 76°37′46.9″E / 9.041694°N 76.629694°E |
| Architecture | |
| Typ | Kerala style architecture |
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| Temple(s) | One |
| Elevation | 42.97 m (141 ft) |
Shri Dharma Sastha temple is a Hindu temple located at the village Sasthamkotta, Kerala, India. It is surrounded three sides by the largest fresh water lake of Kerala, Sasthamkotta lake.
The temple here is well known for the inhabitance of monkeys. The temple monkeys are believed to be the divine retinue of the prime deity. The Sasthamcotta temple is one among the five ancient Sastha temples in Kerala - AchanKoil, Aryankavu, Kulathupuzha, Sasthamcotta and Sabarimala. The concept of Dharma Sastha represents the unison of Vaishnava and Saiva beliefs.
The presiding deity of the temple is Shri Dharma Sastha, accompanied by his consort ‘Prabha’ and son ‘Sathyaka’.
Legend
[edit]The legend of this temple stretches beyond the period of the Ramayana (Treta Yuga). It is believed that Shri Rama along with his wife Sita, brother Lakshmana and the whole vaanara sena, on their way back to Ayodhya after the victory over Ravana, visited Sasthamcotta to pay their reverence to Shri Dharma Sastha. Shri Rama offered pithru tharpan on the banks of the Sasthamcotta Lake, the water of which is supposed to be identical to Surya Raga Theertha of Manasa Sarovar. Lord Rama then deputed the chief architect of his vanara (monkey) team, Neelan to serve his host. Neelan is believed to be the predecessor of the prevailing monkey clan in this temple.
Festivals
[edit]Utsavam (annual festival)
[edit]The utsavam lasts for ten days. The flag is hoisted on the first day heralding the utsavam. The utsavam culminates with the ‘araattu’ on ‘Utram’ in the month of Kumbham (February–March). The tenth day hosts the ‘Kettukazhcha’—a procession of various effigies of bullocks, horses, decorated chariots, etc. -- A number of elephants with their nettipattam (decorative head-dress) also come to the temple to pay reverence to the prime deity, who sits atop a caparisoned elephant at the temple courtyard, escorted with many other decorated elephants.
Religious Festivals
[edit]- Thiruvonam
- Navaratri
- Mandala Mahotsav (41 days)
- Makara Sankrama pooja
- Sivaratri
- Painkuni Utram
- Pathamudayam
- Karkidaka Vavu
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- Kottarathil Shankunni (1909). "Itheehyamala", Sasthamcottayum Kuranganmarum.