Thrikkunnapuzha Sri Dharma Sastha Temple
The main deity is Dharma Sastha. His wife and son are also there along with him. The idol of Sastha is of 21 inch height. Wife is positioned write to him and the son is positioned in between both as behind. According to archaeological experts such idols are not noticed anywhere else in the world. In the north-east of the temple compound there is a shrine for Sri Subramanya Swamy. Sub-deities too have a prominent position here. Vishnu, Ganapathy, Durga, Yakshi, Nagayakshi and Nagaraja are the sub-deities. The temple has over 5000 years of glory. This shrine is also known as Padinjare Pathinettampadi.
Offering of Balipindam (food offering to the departed soul) in the auspicious month of Karkidakam (July/August) is a great event here. Thousands of people from various parts of Kerala assemble for this ritual. To appease and extract favours from the deity a number of rituals employed. Kalakabhishekam (adorning of sandalwood paste), Appam (favourite food to the deity), Mahaganapathy Homam (bonefire homage to Ganapathy), Bhagavathy Seva (propitiation to Ganapathy), Archana (floral rituals), Panchamrutham (ritual offering of sweet mix made of 5 types of fruits and sweet ingredients) and Dhara (pouring of milk or ghee on the image of the deity) are the rituals.
A 10-day annual festival in the month of Vrishikam (October/November) is a great draw.
