Aryankavu Sastha Temple
| Aryankavu Sree Dharmasastha Temple | |
|---|---|
The temple in the 1900s | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Kollam |
| Deity | Shasta |
| Festivals |
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| Governing body | Travancore Devaswom Board |
| Location | |
| Location | Aryankavu |
| State | Kerala |
| Country | India |
| Geographic coordinates | 8°58′35″N 77°09′05″E / 8.97639°N 77.15139°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Dravidian architecture |
| Specifications | |
| Direction of façade | East |
| Elevation | 237 m (778 ft) |
The Aryankavu Sastha Temple is a Hindu temple located in Aryankavu in the Kollam district of the Indian state of Kerala. It is one of the five major temples dedicated to Shasta in Kerala, the others being Kulathupuzha, Achankovil, Sabarimala and Kanthamala. The temple's idol is believed to have been consecrated by Parashurama. The temple is governed by the Travancore Devaswom Board.