Achankovil Dharmasastha Temple
Achankovil Dharmasastha Temple in the high range and in dense forest.
main route from shenkotta and thenkasi - 30 kms northwest ( via malaikovil
route tamilnadu ) . it is believed that this oldest vigraha (idol)
was consecrated by Parasurama. Poorna and Pushkala the two consorts
of Lord Sastha are installed on either sides. The sandal paste in
the hands of Dharma Sasta has miraculous healing power for snake venom
and it is available 24 hours.
Ph: 0475 2342383
One among the ten Avathar's of God, Lord Parasuranda started five
Sastha temples Achenkovil, Aryankavu, Kulathupuzha, Kanthamala, Sabarimala.
The main deity is Dharmasastha with completeness. TIlls temple situates
in Aryankavu panchayat of Quilon District. From Punaloor via Piravathoor,
Alimukku, Karavoor, Mullumala we can reach Achenkovil or proceed to
Chenkottai of Tamilnadu and reach Achankovil (this is the main route).
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