Arattupuzha Temple

The Arattupuzha Sastha Temple is a Hindu temple situated at Arattupuzha in Thrissur district of Kerala in India, administered by Cochin [Devaswom Board].

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. It is believed that the deity of Arattupuzha temple contains the divine vital force of Guru Vasishta, the kulaguru of Raghu vamsha and Master of Srirama and his brothers.