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Haripad Sree Subrahmanya Swamy Temple

Haripad Sree Subrahmanya Swamy Temple is one of Alappuzha district's important Murugan shrines and is popularly called Dakshina Palani, or South Palani. Keralam Tourism describes it as one of Keralam's oldest Subrahmanya temples, noted for its distinctive four-armed deity, imposing flag mast and vibrant Thaipooyam celebrations.

Alappuzha Haripad
Haripad Sree Subrahmanya Swamy Temple
Haripad Sree Subrahmanya Swamy TempleAlappuzha, Keralam
DistrictAlappuzha
ExperienceTemples
TalukKarthikappally
PIN Code690514

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Haripad Sree Subrahmanya Swamy Temple, known as Dakshina Palani, is an important Alappuzha Murugan shrine noted for its ancient traditions and Thaipooyam festival.

Haripad Sree Subrahmanya Swamy Temple, also written as the Sree Subramanya Swami Temple at Harippad, is an important Hindu pilgrimage centre in Alappuzha district. Popularly known as Dakshina Palani or South Palani, the temple is dedicated to Lord Subrahmanya. Keralam Tourism describes the shrine as one of the oldest of its kind in Keralam and notes the unusual four-armed form of the presiding deity as well as its prominent dhwajastambham, or ceremonial flag mast.

The annual Thaipooyam festival is a particularly colourful time to visit, with Kavadi-related devotion and large gatherings of worshippers. At other times, the temple offers a calmer experience and a chance to observe the ritual life and traditional sacred architecture of the Haripad area. It can be included in a wider heritage route through Karthikappally taluk, but visitors should follow temple dress codes and entry customs and confirm festival schedules locally before travelling.

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