Thottuva Dhanwanthari temple, Hindu temple in Thottuva, Kerala, India.
Thottuva Dhanwanthari is a Hindu temple in Thottuva, Kerala, featuring a six-foot-tall statue of Dhanwanthiri facing east, holding Amrith in the right hand and Shanku and Chakra in the left. The temple displays the traditional elements and structure typical of sanctuaries dedicated to this particular deity.
The temple was established over 1000 years ago and maintains connections with three Namboodiri families who contributed to its foundation and development over centuries. These family ties shaped how the sanctuary evolved and its place in the region.
During the Mandala Masam festival from the 1st to 11th of Dhanu, the deity receives decorations in ten different forms representing the Dasavatara, and locals participate in these rituals that mark the religious rhythm of the community. The celebration shows how people here honor their temple through seasonal traditions.
You can reach the temple by traveling one kilometer from Thottuva junction on the Perumbavoor-Kodanad route or via the Kalady-Malayattoor path. The location sits along known roads that make navigation straightforward for visitors arriving by different routes.
This sanctuary is the only one in Kerala with Adi Dhanwanthari as its primary deity, setting it apart from all other temples in the region. This singular dedication makes it significant for pilgrims and researchers interested in this particular representation.
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