Adithyapuram Sun Temple, Hindu temple in Kottayam district, India.
Adithyapuram Sun Temple sits in Iravimangalam village and is dedicated to the Sun deity Aditya. The sanctum features a circular design with a statue facing westward in meditation posture.
A Nambudiri from Kapikkadu Marangattu Mana founded this temple after receiving direct instructions from the Sun deity during meditation. Local records preserve this founding story as a spiritual legacy tied to the location.
Daily rituals like Abhishekam with water and the special Adithyapooja practice happen here regularly for healing eye and skin problems. These ceremonies show how worshippers connect their health needs to their faith in the Sun deity.
The temple is located around 200 meters from the Vaikom highway, making it fairly accessible to reach. Kottayam railway station is roughly 26 kilometers away, and Cochin International Airport is about 47 kilometers distant.
This is the only temple in Kerala dedicated to Lord Aditya without Navagraha installations. The special stone idol in the sanctum absorbs oil during ceremonies, which is an unusual property.
Location: Kottayam district
GPS coordinates: 9.68194,76.49972
Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:47
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