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Sree Dharma Sastha Temple
- Thakazhy,Kerala
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Thakazhy Sree Dharma Sastha Temple is situated 6 kilometres east of Ambalapuzha at Thakazhi in Allappuzha district. The presiding deity is Shasthavu who is facing east. Five poojas are offered in a day following the Manayathattu thantric rites. There are no sub deities in this temple.
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- To be cured of rheumatic pains through special oil prepared with natural oils and herbs
Shlokas
Om Bootha Nathaya Vidhmahe Bava Nandhanaya Dheemahe Tanno Sastha Prachodayaath
Meaning -We worship Lord Shiva's son, Ayyappa. Salutations to Saastha (Ayyappa). May Ayyappa encourage our creativity.
Mattha Mathanga Gamanam Karunyamrutha Pooritham Sarva Vigna Haram Devam Sastharam Pranamamyaham
Meaning -I salute Lord Ayyappa, who has an elephant's gait, who is compassionate and who destroys all obstacles.
Loka Veeryam Mahaa Poojyam Sarva Rakshaakaram Vibhum Parvathee Hirdya Anandham Saasthaaram Pranamaamyaham
Meaning -I bend down to Lord Shastha, who defends Dharma and Sastra and who brings happiness to Parvathi's heart, the fearless warrior that protects all, who has great glory and who warrants great admiration and devoted worship.
Bhoothanatha, Sadananda, Sarva Bhootha Daya Para, Raksha Raksha Maha Baho, Sasthre Thubham Namo Nama
Meaning -I offer my salutations to Lord Sastha, the master of all beings, who is infinitely every happy, who is merciful towards everyone, I pray, protect me great hero.