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Aryankavu Sastha Temple

Aryankavu, Punalur, Kollam, Keralam

Aryankavu Sastha Temple is a historic Ayyappa shrine at Aryankavu in eastern Kollam district, close to the Keralam-Tamil Nadu border. Counted among Keralam's traditional Sastha shrines, the temple features 18 sacred steps, preserved murals and architectural influences from both Keralam and Tamil Nadu. Mandala-season worship and the ceremonial Trikkalyanam are major cultural highlights.

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Aryankavu Sastha TempleKollam, Keralam
DistrictKollam
ExperiencePlaces of Worship
TalukPunalur
PIN Code691309

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A borderland Ayyappa temple at Aryankavu in Kollam, known for 18 sacred steps, murals, Keralam-Tamil architectural influences and important Mandala and Trikkalyanam traditions.

Aryankavu Sastha Temple is a prominent Ayyappa shrine at Aryankavu in Punalur taluk, Kollam district, Keralam, near the Tamil Nadu border. DTPC Kollam identifies it as one of Keralam's traditional 108 Sastha shrines. The deity is represented as a youthful Ayyappan, and the approach to the sanctum includes 18 sacred steps, recalling an important feature of Sabarimala.

The temple preserves murals of Hindu deities and combines architectural and ritual influences from both Keralam and Tamil traditions, reflecting its borderland location. Festivals such as Pandiyan Mudippu, Trikkalyanam and Kumbhabhishekam are important, and the Sourashtra community has a special association with the ceremonial marriage tradition connected with Pushkaladevi. Mandala season attracts groups of pilgrims to Aryankavu.

Travellers should remember that this is an active pilgrimage centre with specific entry customs, and should follow current temple guidance on dress, access and ritual practice.

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Conditions can change. Follow current official advisories and instructions from local authorities or on-site staff.

  • Check the current weather and official local advisories before travelling, particularly during the monsoon.

  • Visit during published entry hours and allow enough daylight for your return journey.

  • Follow staff instructions, warning signs, marked paths and safety barriers. Keep children supervised.

  • Avoid restricted, slippery, flooded or poorly lit areas, and never cross a closed access point.

Emergency Numbers

Police Control Room
100 112
Fire Station
101
Ambulance
102 108

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