Kanimangalam Sastha Temple

Kanimangalam Sastha Temple
Name
Proper name Kanimangalam Sastha Temple
Geography
Country India
State Kerala
District Thrissur District
Location City of Thrissur
Culture
Primary deity Ayyappan
Important festivals Thrissur Pooram
Architecture
Architectural styles Kerala

Kanimangalam Sastha Temple is Hindu temple situated in Kanimangalam, Thrissur City of Kerala. Lord Ayyappan is the main deity of the temple. Kanimangalam Sastha is the main participant of the famous Thrissur Pooram. Kanimangalam Sastha is the first Pooram entering the Vadakkunnathan Temple.[1][2][3] Kanimangalam Sastha is the protector of all goddesses who take part in Thrissur Pooram.

References

  1. "Kanimangalam Sastha Temple". Thrissur Pooram Festival. Retrieved 2013-04-04.
  2. "Kanimangalam Sri Sastha Temple". Valiyalukkal Bhagavathy Temple. Retrieved 2013-04-04.
  3. "KANIMANGALAM SASTHA". The Kerala Temples. Retrieved 2013-04-04.

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