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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]] | ||
|elevation_m = | |elevation_m = | ||
|elevation_footnotes = | |elevation_footnotes = | ||
| deity = [[Ayyappan|Sree Dharma | | deity = [[Ayyappan|Sree Dharma Sasthavu]] | ||
|festivals = Gajamela | |festivals = Gajamela | ||
|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 | ||
}} | | date=8 December 2021 }}</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 | ''' 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 | |||
|website=kerala tourism.org}}</ref> | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
The worship of [[Shasta (deity)|Sastha]] forms part of the ancient history of | 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. | ||
[[ | 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. | ||
[[ | 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] | |||
{{Hindu temples in Kerala}} | {{Hindu temples in Kerala}} | ||
[[Category:Hindu temples in Kottayam district]] | [[Category:Hindu temples in Kottayam district]] | ||
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| Elamgulam Sree Dharma Sastha Temple | |
|---|---|
ഇളങ്ങുളം ശ്രീധർമ്മശാസ്താ ക്ഷേത്രം | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Kottayam District |
| Deity | Sree Dharma Sasthavu |
| Festivals | Gajamela |
| Location | |
| Location | Elamgulam |
| State | Kerala |
| Country | India |
  Location within Kerala | |
| Coordinates | 09°35′39.2″N 76°43′48.3″E / 9.594222°N 76.730083°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Architecture of Kerala[1] |
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.[2] [3]
History[edit | edit source]
The worship of 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.
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[edit | edit source]
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.
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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Thiruutsavam 2021". hindu-blog.com. 8 December 2021.
- ↑ "Thiru Utsavom 2016". festivaldays.in. Archived from the original on 13 April 2016. Retrieved 30 March 2016.
- ↑ "Thiruutsavam" (PDF). kerala tourism.org.
See also[edit | edit source]
External links[edit | edit source]