Chathakudam Sree Dharma Sastha Temple

Chathakudam Sree Dharma Sastha Temple is an active Sastha shrine at Chathakudam near Vallachira in Thrissur district, Kerala. The locality and PIN 680562 are confirmed through Kerala Government service records, while the temple is widely associated with the rich Pooram traditions of central Thrissur. Chathakudam Pooram and the temple’s participation in the broader Peruvanam–Arattupuzha festival cycle give the shrine a cultural importance that extends beyond daily worship.

Visitors can see a traditional Kerala temple environment, experience devotional rituals and, during festival periods, encounter the percussion, processional and community traditions for which Thrissur is famous. Outside major events, the setting is quieter and offers a more local view of religious life than the district’s larger pilgrimage centres. Travellers should respect temple customs, verify festival dates and current opening hours, and be prepared for crowd and traffic controls when visiting during important Pooram days.