Achankovil Sastha Temple

Achankovil Temple is a very significant center for worshiping Lord Ayyappa for females also different the Sabarimala. This Temple or the Dharmasastha Temple, is one among the five significant temples dedicated to Lord Ayyappa in Kerala. The temple is believed to be built by Lord Parasurama. Achenkovil Sastha temple permits the allows the ladies aged above 18 to climb the 18 holy steps, where as it's not permitted to them in the other well known Ayyappa temples at Sabarimala and Aariyangavu.The Achankovil Sastha Temple is well known for curing venomous snake bites.

The left hand of the idol of Ayyappa at Achankoil Shastha Temple habitually retains ‘Chandan’ or sandalwood paste and Thirtha or holy water. The Chandan and Thirtha are considered to have medicinal properties to cure serpent bites.To Know More About Achankoil Shastha Temple Click Here