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Achankovil Sree Dharmasastha Temple

Lord Ayyappa (with consorts Poorna & Pushkala)

Achankovil, Kollam, Kerala

About

Achankovil Sree Dharmasastha Temple, deep in the forests of Kollam, enshrines Ayyappa as a Grihastha (householder) with his consorts. It is renowned for the sacred sandal-and-water prasadam believed to cure snakebite.

Poojas & offerings

Book an offering to be performed and receive prasadam.

Vazhipadu

Manjal & Theertham

Prasadam

The temple's renowned turmeric-and-water prasadam sought for healing.

₹80.0015 min

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Seva

Neyyabhishekam

Prasadam

Abhishekam of the deity with ghee.

₹300.0030 min

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Seva

Pushpabhishekam

Prasadam

Covering the deity in flowers.

₹2,000.001 hr

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Archana

Ashtothara Archana

Prasadam

Archana with the 108 names of the deity.

₹50.0020 min

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Annadanam

Prasadam

Sponsoring meals for pilgrims.

₹3,500.000 min

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Opening hours

Morning darshan04:00 – 12:00
Evening darshan17:00 – 20:00

Dress code

Traditional attire. Men: mundu (bare-chested in the sanctum where required). Women: saree, set-mundu or salwar.

Temple guidelines

Only Hindus are permitted inside the sanctum. Photography is prohibited inside the temple.

Festivals at this temple

Onam / Thiruvonam· Aug 22Navaratri· Oct 11Mandala–Makaravilakku· Nov 16Vishu· Apr 15