Rektha Kanda Swamy Temple — Pathanamthitta
Where is Rektha Kanda Swamy Temple? Rektha Kanda Swamy Temple is a Hindu mandir in Puthenpeedika, Pathanamthitta, Kerala.
Location: Puthenpeedika, Pathanamthitta, Kerala
Address: Adoor - Vandiperiyar Highway, Puthenpeedika
Postal code: 689647
Where is Rektha Kanda Swamy Temple? Rektha Kanda Swamy Temple is a Hindu mandir in Puthenpeedika, Pathanamthitta, Kerala. Includes a photo gallery. Rektha Kanda Swamy Temple is listed on AllMandir with address, map, directions, and links to nearby mandirs.
History & significance
Rakthakanda Swamy Temple, Omallur, Pathanamthitta District, known as "Omallur Temple" traces its history to the 8th century AD. It is a pilgrim centre on the way to Sabarimala from Pandalam, the birthplace of Sree Ayyappan. The Temple is famous for its annual festival of 10 days in the month of Medom of Malayalam Era. The 10-day festival is celebrated by 10 Karayogams in and around Omallur. During the festival days, there is a customary Arattu procession to the river Achenkovil. More than 10 elephants decorated with Nettipattom will be a speciality of this Arattu. The Temple has a Golden Flag Staff erected in the year 1952 AD.
Temple questions
Where is Rektha Kanda Swamy Temple?
Rektha Kanda Swamy Temple is a Hindu mandir in Puthenpeedika, Pathanamthitta, Kerala.
What are Rektha Kanda Swamy Temple darshan timings?
Check Rektha Kanda Swamy Temple darshan timings on AllMandir or contact the temple before visiting. Festival days often have different hours.
How do I reach Rektha Kanda Swamy Temple?
Rektha Kanda Swamy Temple is in Puthenpeedika, Pathanamthitta, Kerala (Adoor - Vandiperiyar Highway, Puthenpeedika). Open the AllMandir temple page for the map and directions.
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