The temple complex in an area of 1.75 acres, is located at a distance
of 3 Kms east from Mavelikara in Thazhakara village, very near to Mavelikara
– Pandalam Road. Surrounded by greenery, the temple and the deity 'Shadadhara
Parathishta' of Lord Murugan boasts of a thousand year old history. The
deity of Lord Murugan here, holding a sprig of paddy and Fire (Torch)
showering blessings on his devotees assumes a human form. The Lord is
believed to be a healer of physical and mental ailments of his devotees.
Thypooyam held during the Malayalam months of Makaram and Medam, and the
ten day ulsavam are the main celebrations of the temple.
