Thamaramkulangara Sree Dharma Sastha Temple

The temple was initially owned by Morakkala Mana, but the prosperity of the family. The high priest finally approached the Maharaja of Cochin and handed the temple over to him in the 1930s. The King ordered the renovation of the temple and the Nithya Nidhanam (daily pooja), funded by the Nadumittom Devasom. In 1953, the youth in and around the temple came together for the betterment of the temple, precincts and restart the temple festival. This movement strengthened up with time, involving in many activities. These people, in 1963, formed the Thamaramkulangara Ayyapa Seva Samithy (TASS). In 1984, with others, the temple was transferred to the Kerala Uranma Devaswom Board.

The temple is not only famous for its sacredness but also for its classic Kerala style of architecture. However, the temple has been renovated time to time yet its basic structure remains unchanged. The Sopanam doors, as well as steps, have been covered with brass. Moreover, the sanctum sanctorum of Sree Ayyappa is adorned with copper roofing. The Bhadrakali’s sanctum is also adorned with copper roofing. Apart from that, the Namaskara Mandapam, as well as Chuttambalam or outer structure, is also designed with copper roofing. The sacred sculptures on the walls show the story of the mythological era. The stone pillars in the temple display the traditional south Indian architecture.