Ayyappankovil Sree Dharmasastha Temple is having a long history of around four lakhs of years. The history tells us that the temple had been built and demolished many times in the past. It is believed that the Ayyappankovil temple is one among the ' Panchamahakshethras' - (five huge temples) built by 'Parasurama' in Dwapara Yuga. (ie., approximately four lakhas years ago). These five temples were built for 5 'Bhavas' of Sree Ayyappan. Aaryankavu, Achancovil, Kulathupuzha, Sabarimala and Ayyappankovil are the five temples built by Parasurama. It is said that after building up Sabarimala temple Parasuraman came to Ayyappankovil and performed 'Thapasu' to plead Lord Ayyappa. Lord Ayyappa gave 'darsanam' to Parasurama and asked him to make a temple at Ayyappankovil for him. He advised him to make a 'Vigraham' with 'anjanasila'. Parasurama made the temple for Lord Ayyappa. He gave responsibility of offering poojas according to 'tanthrasasthra' to some brahmins there. With highest devotion they offered poojas to Lord Ayyappa three times a day. Lord Ayyappa became happy and blessed the village with all the richness.

The proposed temple construction

The proposed temple construction:  The basement will be broadened and erected above the peak water level of the Idukki Dam reservior such that even in heavy monsoon, the temple and SreeKovil will stay above the water.

A steel bridge from the bank to the Erected basement is to be constructed to enable people to reach the SreeKovil by walking.


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YOUR DONATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW TEMPLE SHALL BE SENT TO :
The Secretary,
The Ayyappankovil Sree Dharma Sastha Temple (Old),
Ayyappankovil, Idukki, Kerala-685507, India.
Phone:[+91] 9744839351

YOU CAN ALSO TRANSFER/DEPOSIT THE AMOUNTS INTO THE BANK
 A/c No: 423202010013799,
Union Bank of India,
Ayyappankovil Branch