Edavoorkavu Sree Dharma Sastha Temple (Edavoorkavu Sreedharma Sastha Temple) is located at Kamukincode in Thiruvananthapuram district, Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to Lord Dharma Sastha. The deity installed here is revered as a divine healer (Bhishagvara), believed to grant wisdom and good health.
Sacred Natural Surroundings
The temple premises, traditionally designed and constructed, is surrounded by dense forest. Wildflowers, thick creepers, and lush greenery create a canopy so dense that even daytime feels dim. The area is also home to rare birds and reptiles. This ancient temple environment has been preserved in its original form.
Fame for Saturn-related Remedies
The temple is especially renowned for alleviating the adverse effects of Saturn (Shani dosha).
Important offerings (rituals) include:
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Neeranjanam (lamp offering)
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Nagarootu (serpent-related ritual)
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Mrityunjaya Homam (fire ritual for health and longevity)
Devotees visit in large numbers to seek relief from:
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Shani Dasha (Saturn period)
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Sade Sati (seven-and-a-half-year Saturn phase)
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Kandaka Shani and Ashtama Shani doshas
These rituals are believed to bring peace, prosperity, and well-being.
Spiritual Significance of the Deity
Lord Sastha here is worshipped not only as a forest-dwelling deity (Vanavasi) but also as:
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A Yogic master (Yogeeshwara) who removes both physical and spiritual ailments
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A warrior
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A householder deity who blesses devotees with health and prosperity
Festivals & Celebrations
All important festival days are observed at the temple, including:
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Mandala Chirappu Mahotsavam: A 41-day festival from Vrischikam 1 to Dhanu 11
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Makaravilakku Festival: Celebrated over 7 days
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Navaratri Pooja
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Vijayadashami & Vidyarambham (initiation into learning)
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Thrikkarthika
Special Annual Observances
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The re-consecration anniversary (Prathishta Varshikam) and Kalasha Pooja are held in the Malayalam month of Mithunam.
The birth star of Lord Dharma Sastha is Uthram in the month of Phalguna. This day is celebrated as “Panguni Uthiram” with special rituals and puja ceremonies.