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Sree Dharmasastha Temple

This temple of Munnar is dedicated to Lord Dharmasastha. The deity is Ayyappa, who was born of Hari (Lord Vishnu) and Hara (Lord Shiva), with Hari assuming the form of a female (Mohini). This festival of Dharmasastha temple is celebrated with lots of pomp and gaiety. During the festival, ‘Ammankudam’ and ‘Thalappow’, ‘Garudanvaravu’, the folk rituals are performed, which represent the celestial bird, Garuda.