Elamgulam Sree Dharma Shastha Temple

Elamgulam Sree Dharma Shastha Temple

Temple from its ground, where Gajamela is conducted
Elamgulam Sree Dharma Shastha Temple
Location within Kerala
Name
Proper name Sree Dharma Sastha Kshetram
Sanskrit transliteration Śri Dharmma Shaastha Kshetr
Malayalam ഇളങ്ങുളം ശ്രീ ധർമ ശാസ്താ ക്ഷേത്രം
Geography
Coordinates 09°35′39.2″N 76°43′48.3″E / 9.594222°N 76.730083°E / 9.594222; 76.730083
Country India
State/province Kerala
District Kottayam District
Locale Elamgulam
Culture
Consort Sree Dharma Shasthavu
Important festivals Gajamela
Architecture
Architectural styles Dravidan architecture

Elamgulam Sree Dharma Shastha Temple is a very famous temple in India, located in the state of Kerala. It is situated in the village of Elamgulam in Kottayam district. The annual festival conducted by the temple, with about 10 elephants, namely Gajamela, makes it more famous among the state. Thousands of pilgrims participates in this festival.[1]

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