🛕 Achankovil Sastha Temple

India · Asia · 9.09°N, 77.12°E

The Achankovil Sastha Temple is a Hindu temple located near the banks of the Achankovil River in the Kollam district in the Indian state of Kerala. It is one of the five major temples dedicated to Shasta in Kerala, the others being Kulathupuzha, Aryankavu, Sabarimala and Kanthamala. The idol in the temple is believed to have been consecrated by Parashurama. The temple is known for curing poisonous snakebites. The Travancore Devaswom Board administers the temple.

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Country	India
Continent / region	Asia
Coordinates (approx.)	9.09°N, 77.12°E · view on map

Achankovil Sastha Temple is located in India, in Asia.

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