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	\| native_name = ഇളങ്ങുളം ശ്രീധർമ്മശാസ്താ ക്ഷേത്രം		\| native_name = ഇളങ്ങുളം ശ്രീധർമ്മശാസ്താ ക്ഷേത്രം
	\|country = India		\|country = [[India]]
	\|state = [[Kerala]]		\|state = [[Kerala]]
	\|district = Kottayam District		\|district = [[Kottayam District]]
	\|locale = [[Elamgulam]]		\|locale = [[Elamgulam]]
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	\| deity = [[Ayyappan\|Sree Dharma ~~Shasthavu~~]]		\| deity = [[Ayyappan\|Sree Dharma Sasthavu]]
	\|festivals = Gajamela		\|festivals = Gajamela
	\|architecture = [[~~Dravidan architecture~~]]		\|architecture = [[Architecture of Kerala]]<ref>{{Cite web\|title=Thiruutsavam 2021\|url=https://www.hindu-blog.com/2021/12/elamgulam-sree-dharma-sastha-temple.html?m=1\|website=hindu-blog.com
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	''' Elamgulam Sree Dharma Sastha Temple''' is a Hindu temple in [[India]], located in the state of [[Kerala]]. It is situated in the village of [[Elamgulam]] in [[Kottayam district]]. The annual festival ~~conducted by~~ the ~~temple, with about 15 elephants, namely~~ ''Gajamela''~~, makes it famous among the state~~. ~~Thousands of pilgrims participates~~ in ~~this~~ festival.~~<ref>[~~http://www.festivaldays.in/festival/-thiru-utsavom-2016-elangulom-sree-dharma-shasta-temple ~~Thiru Utsavom~~ 2016]</ref>		''' Elamgulam Sree Dharma Sastha Temple''' is a Hindu temple in [[India]], located in the state of [[Kerala]]. It is situated on [[Main Eastern Highway]] (SH-8) with its landmark temple ground in the village of [[Elamgulam]] in [[Kottayam district]]. The temple's annual festival features the captivating ''Gajamela'' (Elephant congregation) and ''Aanayoottu'' (Elephant feeding) ceremonies with around 15 elephants.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Thiru Utsavom 2016 \|url=http://www.festivaldays.in/festival/-thiru-utsavom-2016-elangulom-sree-dharma-shasta-temple \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160413103417/http://www.festivaldays.in/festival/-thiru-utsavom-2016-elangulom-sree-dharma-shasta-temple \|archive-date=13 April 2016 \|access-date=30 March 2016 \|website=festivaldays.in}}</ref>
			<ref>{{Cite web\|title=Thiruutsavam\|url=https://www.keralatourism.org/1000festivals//assets/uploads/pdf/1507707707-0.pdf
	~~[[File~~:~~Elamgulamgajamela~~.~~png~~\|~~thumb\|Gajamela at the temple]]~~		\|website=kerala tourism.org}}</ref>

	==History==		==History==
	The worship of [[Shasta (deity)\|Sastha]] forms part of the ancient history of ~~south~~ India.The deity here is believed to be 800 years old. The written history is available since the temple management came under the [[Edapally royal family]]. Post-monarchy, the temple was managed by local landlords and [[Nair Service Society]] (NSS) Karayogam until 1978 when it was transferred to a broad committee with members from various Hindu sects.		The worship of [[Shasta (deity)\|Sastha]] forms part of the ancient history of South India.The deity here is believed to be 800 years old. The written history is available since the temple management came under the [[Edapally royal family]]. Post-monarchy, the temple was managed by local landlords and [[Nair Service Society]] (NSS) Karayogam until 1978 when it was transferred to a broad committee with members from various Hindu sects.

	~~[[File:Elamgulamtempleold.jpg\|thumb\|.]]~~

	In 2018, as part of a major renovation, the ''Chuttambalam'',the outer structure surrounding the sanctum sanctorum([[Garbhagriha]]) within the temple walls, was removed. After 5 years, in January 2023 the new temple entirely made of stone, wood and [[copper]] was inaugurated with ''Brahmakalashabhisheka''.Built to sustain for ages, the temple in its new avatar itself is a milestone in the history of the village.

	[[~~File:Elamgulamtemple2023~~.~~jpg\|thumb\|Temple~~ in 2023]]		In 2018, as part of a major renovation, the ''Chuttambalam'', the outer structure surrounding the sanctum sanctorum([[Garbhagriha]]) within the temple walls, was removed. After 5 years, in January 2023 the new temple entirely made of stone, wood and [[copper]] was inaugurated with ''Brahmakalashabhisheka''. Built to sustain for ages, the temple in its new avatar itself is a milestone in the history of the village.

	==Architecture==		==Architecture==
	Until 2018, the temple structure was made of bricked walls and clay tile roofs supported on wooden battens. During the major renovation, the walls of ''Chuttambalam'' and sub deities were completely made of ''Krishnashila''(Black natural stone).The roofs are covered with [[copper]] sheets and the ''Balikkalpura'' 's ceiling has carvings on wood and the entablature has layers and the corners have dragon shapes spectacularly painted.		Until 2018, the temple structure was made of bricked walls and clay tile roofs supported on wooden battens. During the major renovation, the walls of ''Chuttambalam'' and sub-deities were completely made of ''Krishnashila''(Black natural stone). The roofs are covered with [[copper]] sheets and the ''Balikkalpura''{{'s}} ceiling has carvings on wood and the entablature has layers and the corners have dragon shapes spectacularly painted.

	~~[[File:Elamgulamtemp.jpg\|thumb\|A view of the Balikkalppura from temple courtyard]]~~

	The ''Aanakkottil''(a structure found in the courtyards of temples across [[Kerala]]) has 10 enhanced pillars with each pillar having projected standalone [[Dashavatara]](the 10 incarnations of lord [[Vishnu]]) sculpture beautifully mural painted. The temple compound walls are built in ''Aanappalla'' style(the vertical cross section of the wall resembles an elephant viewed from its back) which is an ancient style found in temples.

	[[~~File:Aanakkottil~~.~~jpg\|thumb\|Aanakkottil~~ of the ~~temple]]~~		The ''Aanakkottil''(a structure found in the courtyards of temples across [[Kerala]]) has 10 pillars with each pillar having a projected standalone [[Dashavatara]](the 10 incarnations of lord [[Vishnu]]) sculpture beautifully mural painted. The temple compound walls are built in ''Aanappalla'' style(the vertical cross-section of the wall resembles an elephant viewed from its back) which is an ancient style found in temples.

	==Gajamela==		==Gajamela==

	On the last day of the temple festival,''Gajamela'' is usually conducted in the East ''Panthal''(pavilion) of the temple followed by famous ''Aanayoottu''. Elephants are given [[rice]] balls mixed with fruits and nuts.		On the last day of the temple festival, ''Gajamela'' is usually conducted in the East ''Panthal''(pavilion) of the temple followed by the famous ''Aanayoottu''. Elephants are given [[rice]] balls mixed with fruits and nuts.

	==References==		==References==
	{{reflist}}		{{reflist}}

			==See also==

			[[Elamgulam]]

			[[Temples of Kerala]]

	==External links==		==External links==
	* [https://www.facebook.com/Elamgulam-Sree-Dharma-Sasta-Temple-322014331178636/ Official Facebook]		* [https://www.facebook.com/Elamgulam-Sree-Dharma-Sasta-Temple-322014331178636/ Official Facebook page of temple]

			*[https://youtube.com/watch?v=9TDLbTb1OVw&feature=youtu.be/ A video of Gajamela conducted in 2007]

	* [https://youtube.com/watch?v=9TDLbTb1OVw&feature=youtu.be/ A video of Gajamela conducted in 2007]

	* [https://elamgulamsreedharmasasthatemple.business.site/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=referral/ Temple Website]

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	''' Elamgulam Sree Dharma ~~Shastha~~ Temple''' is a Hindu temple in [[India]], located in the state of [[Kerala]]. It is situated in the village of [[Elamgulam]] in [[Kottayam district]]. The annual festival conducted by the temple, with about 15 elephants, namely ''Gajamela'', makes it famous among the state. Thousands of pilgrims participates in this festival.<ref>[http://www.festivaldays.in/festival/-thiru-utsavom-2016-elangulom-sree-dharma-shasta-temple Thiru Utsavom 2016]</ref>		''' Elamgulam Sree Dharma Sastha Temple''' is a Hindu temple in [[India]], located in the state of [[Kerala]]. It is situated in the village of [[Elamgulam]] in [[Kottayam district]]. The annual festival conducted by the temple, with about 15 elephants, namely ''Gajamela'', makes it famous among the state. Thousands of pilgrims participates in this festival.<ref>[http://www.festivaldays.in/festival/-thiru-utsavom-2016-elangulom-sree-dharma-shasta-temple Thiru Utsavom 2016]</ref>

	[[File:Elamgulamgajamela.png\|thumb\|Gajamela at the temple]]		[[File:Elamgulamgajamela.png\|thumb\|Gajamela at the temple]]

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	''' Elamgulam Sree Dharma Shastha Temple''' is a ~~very famous~~ temple in [[India]], located in the state of [[Kerala]]. It is situated in the village of [[Elamgulam]] in [[Kottayam district]]. The annual festival conducted by the temple, with about 10 elephants, namely ''Gajamela'', makes it ~~more~~ famous among the state. Thousands of pilgrims participates in this festival.<ref>[http://www.festivaldays.in/festival/-thiru-utsavom-2016-elangulom-sree-dharma-shasta-temple Thiru Utsavom 2016]</ref>		''' Elamgulam Sree Dharma Shastha Temple''' is a Hindu temple in [[India]], located in the state of [[Kerala]]. It is situated in the village of [[Elamgulam]] in [[Kottayam district]]. The annual festival conducted by the temple, with about 15 elephants, namely ''Gajamela'', makes it famous among the state. Thousands of pilgrims participates in this festival.<ref>[http://www.festivaldays.in/festival/-thiru-utsavom-2016-elangulom-sree-dharma-shasta-temple Thiru Utsavom 2016]</ref>

	==References==		==References==

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|caption = Temple from its ground, where ''Gajamela'' is conducted
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|map_caption = Location within Kerala
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|state = [[Kerala]]
|district = Kottayam District
|locale = [[Elamgulam]]
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| deity = [[Ayyappan|Sree Dharma Shasthavu]]
|festivals = Gajamela
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''' Elamgulam Sree Dharma Shastha Temple''' is a very famous temple in [[India]], located in the state of [[Kerala]]. It is situated in the village of [[Elamgulam]] in [[Kottayam district]]. The annual festival conducted by the temple, with about 10 elephants, namely ''Gajamela'', makes it more famous among the state. Thousands of pilgrims participates in this festival.<ref>[http://www.festivaldays.in/festival/-thiru-utsavom-2016-elangulom-sree-dharma-shasta-temple Thiru Utsavom 2016]</ref>

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* [https://www.facebook.com/Elamgulam-Sree-Dharma-Sasta-Temple-322014331178636/ Official Facebook]

{{Hindu temples in Kerala}}

[[Category:Hindu temples in Kottayam district]]

{{Kerala-hindu-temple-stub}}