Dharmasastha Temple is a famous shrine of Shastha (
Lord Ayyappa), located at Pakkil in
Kottayam District of
Kerala.
It is one among the eight temples founded by Lord Parasurama, the legendary founder of Kerala. An annual fair, known as Sankranti Vanibhyam, held in the month of June or July is a major draw.
Pakkil is about 3 km from Kottayam.