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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
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.
Om Boodha Naathaya Vidmahe Bhavaputhraaya Dheemahi Thanno Saastha Prachodayaath
Meaning -We worship Lord Shiva's son, Ayyappa. Salutations to Saastha (Ayyappa). May Ayyappa encourage our creativity
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.