| 词条 | Kulathupuzha Sastha Temple |
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| name = Kulathupuzha Sastha Temple | image = KulathupuzhaShastaTemple.jpg | alt = | caption = Kulathupuzha Sastha temple | map_type = India Kerala | map_caption = Location in Kerala | coordinates = {{coord|8.9082295|N|77.055501|E|type:landmark_region:IN|display=inline,title}} | other_names = | country = India | state = Kerala | district = Kollam | location = Kulathupuzha | elevation_m = | deity = Balasastha | festivals= Thiruulsavam in Medam, Vishu mahotsavam | architecture = Traditional Kerala style | temple_quantity = | monument_quantity= | inscriptions = |date_established = | date_built = | creator = | governing_body = Travancore Devaswom Board | website = }} Kulathupuzha Sastha Temple is a Hindu temple located on the banks of Kulathupuzha river, a tributary of Kallada River.[1][1] It is located in Kulathupuzha in Pathanapuram tehsil of Kollam district in the Indian state of Kerala. The presiding deity there is Lord Ayyappa in the form of Balasastha.[2] It is also one among the pancha sastha shrines and one of the 108 Sastha shrines in Kerala. The idol there is believed to be installed by Lord Parashurama, and is made up of eight pieces of stones. DeityLord Ayyappa is the principal deity. He is in the form of Balasastha (child form of Ayyappa) and commonly known as 'Kulathupuzha Balakan'.[3] There is a popular song titled 'Kulathupuzhayile Balakane' praising the deity of this temple, along with the deities of Achankovil, Aryankavu, Sasthamcotta, Chamravattom and Sabarimala temples. Location of templeThe temple is located in the Kulathupuzha reserve forest range in the east of Kollam district.[4] Thiruvananthapuram - Shenkottai highway passes through Kulathupuzha. People from Tamil Nadu can approach the temple via Tenkasi - Shenkottai - Aryankavu - Thenmala route. The nearest railway station is at Thenmala, approximately {{cvt|10|km|mi}}.[5] Subordinate deitiesThe deity here is in a fierce mood (ugramoorthi) as well as in auspicious mood (mangalapradayakan). Shiva, Yakshi, Vishnu, Ganapathi, Boothathan, Nagar, and Karuppaswami are the other subordinate deities in the temple.[7][6]LegendLegend has it that the temple was founded by Pandalam raja, but the idol of Sastha was founded by a Brahmin from Kottarakkara. Earlier, the temple was under the possession of Kottarakkara raja. Later it was handed over to Travancore devaswom board. The tantric rights of the temple are held by Kokkalathu mutt.[7] Thirumakkal of AyyappaThe temple pond preserves a number of fishes, as they are considered to the favorite ones of Lord Ayyappa. Devotees offer Meenoottu vazhipadu for healing the warts in the skin.[8] Devotees are concerned about protecting the fishes in this pond. They are known as the Thirumakkal of Lord Ayyappa. Fishing is also strictly prohibited here.[9] References1. ^{{Cite web|url=https://www.keralatourism.org/destination/kulathupuzha-kollam/307|title=Kulathupuzha - a village famous for Lord Ayyappa temple in Kollam {{!}} Kerala Tourism|website=www.keralatourism.org|access-date=2016-12-22}} 2. ^{{Cite web|url=http://incrediblekerala.org/listing/kulathupuzha-in-kollam/|title=Kulathupuzha in Kollam Kerala Tourism - Book Your Kerala Tour Incredible Kerala Tour Packages Book Your Kerala Tour Incredible Kerala Tour Packages|website=incrediblekerala.org|access-date=2016-12-23}} 3. ^{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/the-mountain-trails-of-a-divine-legend/article5473004.ece|title=The mountain trails of a divine legend|last=Pereira|first=Ignatius|newspaper=The Hindu|access-date=2016-12-23}} 4. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.hindu-blog.com/2007/11/ayyappa-temple-at-kulathupuzha.html?m=1|website=www.hindu-blog.com|title=Ayyappa temple at Kulathupuzha}} 5. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.sabarimalaaccomodation.com/?page_id=716|website=www.sabarimalaaccomodation.com|title=Kulathupuzha temple}} 6. ^1 {{Cite news|url=http://m.dailyhunt.in/news/india/english/mytemple+english-epaper-engtemp/kulathupuzha+ayyappa+temple-newsid-59795605|title=Kulathupuzha Ayyappa Temple - MyTemple {{!}} DailyHunt|newspaper=DailyHunt|access-date=2016-12-23}} 7. ^{{cite web|url=http://keralamythology.blogspot.in/2014/02/kulathupuzha-sastha-temple.html?m=1|website=keralamythology.blogspot.in|title=History of Kulathupuzha sastha temple in Kollam}} 8. ^{{Cite web|url=http://www.thekeralatemples.com/templeinfo/ayyappa/kulathupuzha_ayyappan.htm|title=KERALA TEMPLES - KULATHUPUZHA AYYAPPAN|website=www.thekeralatemples.com|access-date=2016-12-23}} 9. ^1 {{Cite web|url=http://sabarimalaayyappa.org/php/sastha_temples.php|title=Welcome to Sabarimalaayyappa.org|website=sabarimalaayyappa.org|access-date=2016-12-22}} 1 : Hindu temples in Kollam district |
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