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Kulathupuzha Sastha Temple

Kulathupuzha, Punalur, Kollam, Keralam

Kulathupuzha Sastha Temple is a major Ayyappa shrine in Kulathupuzha, Kollam district, surrounded by dense forest and the scenic Kulathupuzha River. Here Sastha is worshipped in the Bala Sastha form. Traditional Keralam architecture, the custom of feeding sacred fish and the annual Vishu-season celebrations give the temple a distinctive place in Keralam's Sastha pilgrimage tradition.

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Kulathupuzha Sastha Temple

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Kulathupuzha Sastha TempleKollam, Keralam
DistrictKollam
ExperiencePlaces of Worship
TalukPunalur
PIN Code691310

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A major Bala Sastha temple at Kulathupuzha in eastern Kollam, known for its forest-and-river setting, traditional Keralam architecture, sacred fish and Vishu-season festival traditions.

Kulathupuzha Sastha Temple is an important Ayyappa shrine in Kulathupuzha village, Punalur taluk, Kollam district, Keralam. The temple's setting is one of its strongest attractions: dense eastern Kollam forest and the fish-rich Kulathupuzha River create a green, riverine atmosphere around the sacred complex. The deity is worshipped as Bala Sastha, representing Ayyappan in a youthful form, and local tradition links the installation with Lord Parashurama and the Raja of Pandalam.

DTPC Kollam highlights the temple's traditional Keralam architectural layout and the customary feeding of sacred fish with puffed rice or similar offerings; fishing in the protected temple waters is prohibited. The shrine is counted among Keralam's important Sastha temples and draws large numbers of devotees during its annual festival season around Vishu. Visitors should treat the fish, riverbank and worship spaces respectfully and follow temple rules, particularly during busy pilgrimage periods.

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  • 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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