Sree Dharmashasta Temple
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Deity: Kandan Sree Dharma Sastha Place: Thiruvananthapuram Kerala
Sree Dharmashasta Temple. Dedicated to Kandan Sree Dharma Sastha. Located in Thiruvananthapuram.
- Primary Deity
- Kandan Sree Dharma Sastha
- Address
- Kudappanakunnu, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, 695043, India
History
Andoor Kandan Sree Dharma Sastha Temple is a noted Sastha temple in south Kerala. The temple is identified in local records as Andoor Kandan Sree Dharma Sastha Temple, Tholady, and is located near Karakonam in Thiruvananthapuram district. It stands 13 km east of Neyyattinkara and about 32 km south‑east of Thiruvananthapuram. The principal deity is Kandan Sree Dharma Sastha. The temple is noted for the unusual west‑facing orientation of the Sastha idol, described as rare in Kerala.
Spiritual Significance
The temple's spiritual importance centers on Kandan Sree Dharma Sastha; it is especially noted for the rare west-facing orientation of the Sastha deity, highlighted in sources.
- Nearest City: Neyyattinkara (13 km east)