{{Short description|Hindu temple in Kerala, India}} {{Use dmy dates|date=September 2019}} {{Use Indian English|date=September 2019}} {{Infobox Mandir | name = Arattupuzha Temple | image = Aarattupuzha shree dharma sastha temple.JPG | image_alt = | caption = | map_type = India Kerala | map_caption = Sree Sastha Temple, Arattupuzha, Thrissur, Kerala | coordinates = {{coord|10.418398|N|76.230039|E|display=inline,title}} | other_names = | proper_name = | country = {{flag|India}} | state = Kerala | district = Thrissur | location = Arattupuzha | elevation_m = 28.39 | deity = DHARMASASTHA & VASISHTA | festivals = ''Devamela'' Arattupuzha Pooram | architecture = Architecture of Kerala | temple_quantity = One | monument_quantity= | inscriptions = | date_built = | creator = | website = }}
The '''Arattupuzha Sastha Temple''' is a Hindu temple situated at Arattupuzha in Thrissur district of Kerala in India, administered by Cochin Devaswom Board.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.oneindia.com/2011/03/16/arattupuzha-temple-to-webcast-celebrations-live-aid0113.html |title=Arattupuzha temple to webcast celebrations live|work= OneIndia|access-date=2013-10-02}}</ref>
==History== According to legends, the antiquity of this temple dates back to 3000 years. The temple has been the host of the most ancient and well-known yearly ''Devamela'', a festival when all gods and goddesses assemble at Arattupuzha.
Sree Dharam Sastha is the main deity in the temple.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.arattupuzhasreesasthatemple.com/pages/home.html |title=Arattupuzha Temple |publisher=ArattupuzhaSasthaTemple |access-date=2023-12-05}}</ref> It is believed that the deity of Arattupuzha temple contains the divine vital force of Guru Vasishta, the kulaguru (Family priest) of Raghu vamsha and Master of Srirama and his brothers.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.webindia123.com/city/kerala/thrissur/destinations/temples/arattupuzhatemple.htm |title=Arattupuzha Temple |publisher=WebIndia |access-date=2013-10-02}}</ref><ref> {{cite web |url=http://www.mustseeindia.com/Thrissur-Arattupuzha-Temple/attraction/13953 |title=Arattupuzha Temple |publisher=MustseeIndia |access-date=2013-10-02 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20131002141906/http://www.mustseeindia.com/Thrissur-Arattupuzha-Temple/attraction/13953 |archive-date=2013-10-02 |url-status=dead }} </ref>
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==External links== {{commons category|Arattupuzha Temple}}
{{Hindu temples in Kerala}}
Category:Hindu temples in Thrissur district Category:Rama temples