Arattupuzha Temple

The Arattupuzha Temple is a Hindu temple situated at Arattupuzha in Thrissur district of Kerala in India, administered by Cochin Devaswom Board.[1]

Arattupuzha Temple
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictThrissur District
DeityVASISHTA
FestivalsDevamela Arattupuzha Pooram
Location
LocationArattupuzha
StateKerala
CountryIndia
Architecture
TypeKerala

History

According to legends, the antiquity of this temple dates back 3000 years. The temple has been the host of the most ancient and well-known yearly Devamela, a festival when all gods and goddesses assemble at Arattupuzha. It is believed that the deity of Arattupuzha temple is the embodiment of the divine potential of Guru Vasishta, the master of Rama.[2][3]

References

  1. "Arattupuzha temple to webcast celebrations live". OneIndia. Retrieved 2 October 2013.
  2. "Arattupuzha Temple". WebIndia. Retrieved 2 October 2013.
  3. "Arattupuzha Temple". MustseeIndia. Archived from the original on 2 October 2013. Retrieved 2 October 2013.
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