Aarattupuzha Shri Sastha temple is one of the famous temples dedicated to
Lord Ayyappa in
Kerala. The temple is located in Aarattupuzha village in
Thrissur District. The temple hosts the most ancient and the world's second oldest festival 'Devamela'.
Archana, Thulabharam and
pushpanjali are the main offerings. A major festival, Aarattupuzha Pooram, is celebrated in April or May every year. Prathishta dinam, Illam nira, Navaratri and Desavilakku festival are the other main festivals celebrated.
