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Sasthamangalam Mahadevar Temple

Overview

•The Sasthamangalam Mahadevar Temple is a Hindu temple in the Sasthamangalam ward of Thiruvananthapuram Municipal Corporation, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India.
•It is located on top of a hill away from the city centre to promote the spiritual tranquility of the shrine.

Highlights

The Sasthamangalam Mahadevar Temple is a Hindu temple in the Sasthamangalam ward of Thiruvananthapuram Municipal Corporation, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India.
It is located on top of a hill away from the city centre to promote the spiritual tranquility of the shrine.
The temple is more than 700 years old according to the available records, and was regularly visited by the Kings of Travancore.
It is administered by the Travancore Devaswom Board.

Dress Code

Modest, respectful clothing is expected at this site.

Festivals

•The annual temple festival lasts for ten days, commencing on the Thiruvathira star day with the hoisting of a flag on the golden flagstaff in the Malayalam month of Dhanu and ending with the Aarattu ceremony on the tenth day (in December–January according to the western calendar).
•The days of Pradosham, Shivrathri, Makara Vilakku are considered sacred for worship at this temple.

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The Sasthamangalam Mahadevar Temple is a Hindu temple in the Sasthamangalam ward of Thiruvananthapuram Municipal Corporation, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India.

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Festivals

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The annual temple festival lasts for ten days, commencing on the Thiruvathira star day with the hoisting of a flag on the golden flagstaff in the Malayalam month of Dhanu and ending with the Aarattu ceremony on the tenth day (in December–January according to the western calendar).

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Sasthamangalam Mahadevar Temple is a Hindu temple in the Sasthamangalam ward of Thiruvananthapuram Municipal Corporation, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. It is located on top of a hill away from the city centre to promote the spiritual tranquility of the shrine.

It is about 10 km from central Nedumangad.

The most comfortable months are the cooler months; April is the hottest, with highs around 35°C.