Erumely Sree Dharmasastha Temple
| Erumely Sree Dharmasastha temple | |
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Petta sree dharma sastha temple (Kochambalam) | |
  Erumely Sree Dharmasastha temple Location in Kerala | |
| Name | |
| Other names | Valiyambalam |
| Proper name | എരുമേലി ശ്രീധർമ്മശാസ്താ ക്ഷേത്രം |
| Tamil | எருமேலி சாஸ்தா கோவில் |
| Geography | |
| Coordinates | 9°28′16″N 76°45′54″E / 9.4710933°N 76.7650384°ECoordinates: 9°28′16″N 76°45′54″E / 9.4710933°N 76.7650384°E |
| Country | India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Kottayam |
| Location | Erumely |
| Elevation | 49 m (161 ft) |
| Culture | |
| Primary deity | Ayyappan |
| Important festivals | Thiruulsavam (Kumbham) |
| Architecture | |
| Architectural styles | Traditional Kerala style |
| History and governance | |
| Governing body | Travancore Devaswom Board |
Erumely Sree Dharmasastha Temple is a traditional Hindu temple located in Erumely town in Kottayam district, India. The temple is dedicated to lord Ayyappa or Dharmasastha. It is also an important meeting place of Ayyappa devotees.[1] There are two temples in Erumely town. This temple is known as Valiyambalam and the other one is Kochambalam. Both the temples are situated within 0.5 km (0.31 mi). The famous Erumely Pettathullal during Sabarimala piligrimage is performed near the Valiyambalam and Kochambalam. The Erumely 'Vavar masjid' is also located near to the temple. Devotees have the necessary facilities like accommodation, food and water at this temple, provided by Travancore devaswom board. The tantric rights of the temple are held by Tazhmon madom. Utsavam is held in the month of February (Kumbham) for 10 days and celebrated grandly.[2]