Sree Rakthakanda Swamy Temple, Pathanamthitta

Name: Sree Rakthakanda Swamy Temple
Address: Pathanamthitta, India

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Rakthakanda Swamy Temple, Omallur, Pathanamthitta District, known as "Omallur Temple" traces its history to 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. Omallur is 4 km south from the district headquarters Pathanamthitta and 11 km from MC Road. Omallur Temple has many interesting stone carvings. Kallunadasvaram and Kalchangala are two among them. ()

Coordinates: 9°14'59"N, 76°45'32"E

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Nearby attractions include: Syro-Malankara Catholic Eparchy of Pathanamthitta, Thattayil Orippurathu Bhagavathi Temple, Sacred Heart Malankara Catholic Church, St. George's Church.

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