Pilgrimage Places @ Sasthamcotta
Temples in Sasthamcotta Theerthadanam (Sasthamcotta Pilgrimage)

Ammankovil Devi/Bhadrakali Temple, Sasthamcotta
Durga and Bhadra Kali are the prathishta here, one of the North facing Temple. Kuthiyottam is the famous vazhipad here. Kaaliyoot, Pooppadathullal, Manjaneeratu, Kuruthi, Marakara pongal, Manjapongal etc are some of the important follow here.

Visiting Ammankovil Bhadrakali Temple noted for its stone image of the Goddess Kali.

Ammankovil Devi temple opens regularly on all 1st day of Malayalam month, Tuesdays and Fridays. Other than this, temple opens on all special occasions like Deepavali, Thiruvonam, Durgashtami, Mahanavami, Vijayadasami etc. Mandalakalam is on Malayalam month Vrischikam. 41 days of Chirappu will be happening every year. In the 41st day Pooppadathullal will happen, and then temple will close for 1 week. After the week temple open along with “Manjappongal” (Yellow pongal). MAKARAPPONGAL will happen every year. It is happening in the Malayalam month Makaram last Sunday.

Location and Contact details: Temple situated in Manakkara, Sasthamcotta (Near Excise Office). It is in the Petrol Station – Filter house road. Phone : 00 91 9287 983381.

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Thalayinakkavu Sivaparvathy Temple. Kothapuram, Karali Jn.
Thalayinakkavu Shiva Parvathi Kshethram the name of the temple itself is suggestive. It has a connotative relation with myth of Arjuna who receives “Pasupathasthra” from Lord Siva in the form of Kiratha.. Lord Siva (Kiratha) after erxamines the courage and temper of Arjuna bestows him with “Pasupathasthra”. Then Lord Siva took repose and he placed his head on the lap of Parvathy. Hence derived the name Thalayinakkavu. Lord Siva and Sakthi are worshipped with equal importance and the temple is adorned with the blessings of both Siva and Sakthi.

The temple is situated in a nature blessed geographical location. The presence of Kallada river, Ashttamudi lake and punja ( paddy field) near the temple makes it a wonderful natural experience to the visitors. The temple is situated near Karali jn. in Sasthamcotta - Chavara road. Bus facilities are available from Kollam, Karunagappally, Adoor, Kottakkara and Kayamkulam K.S.R.T.C Bus Station. ( only on Saturdays). Visit website

Poruvazhy Peruviruthi Malanada Dhuryodhana Temple
Malanada Temple is situated at Pooruvazhi 6km away from Sasthamcotta. The temple is dedicated to Duryodhana of the Mahabharata. The main ritual offering of this temple is toddy, an alcoholic beverage extracted from the coconut palm. The annual festival is a one-day ceremony conducted in March. The highlight of the festival is the Kettukazhcha. It is a striking example of the traditional celebrations of Kerala and attracts numerous people from the vicinity.Read More
Muthupilakkad Parthasarathy Temple, Muthupilakkadu
One of the important pilgrimage place in "Sasthamcotta Theerthadanam". Sri Parthasarathy is the god here. A must visit temple.- Visit website
Bharanikavu Devi Temple -2km away from Sasthamcotta. One of the famous temple in Kunnathur Taluk. The famous Bharani festival is on Malayalam era's month Meenam's "Bharani Nakshtram". That’s why this place is called Bharanikavu.
Other Main Temples in and around Sasthamcotta

Anayadi Narasimha swami Temple - Read More

Kannampallikkavu Devi Temple, Sasthamcotta
Kumaranchira Devi Temple, Patharam
Chittakkad Devi Temple, Inchakkad, Kakkakkunnu
Chakkuvally Parabhrahma Temple, Chakkuvally
Panappetty Ashramam Temple, Cinemaparampu
Venga Ilayappan Temple, Venga PO, Sasthamcotta
Kochukaleekkal Sri Bhadrakali Temple, pallisserikkal
Kunnathoor Nediyavila Devi Temple
Sooranad North Veetinal Devi Temple
Sooranad Komalavalleeswaram Temple
Poruvazhy Thavanoorkav Indiliyappan Bhagavathi Temple
West Kallada Kodumthuruthil Subhrahmanya Temple
Valiyapadam Chakkulam Durga Devi Temple
Venga Thannikkal Bhuvaneswaree Temple
Iverkala Bharanikavu Devi Temple
Mynagappally Mannoorkkav Bhagavathi Temple