Believed to be over 200 years old, the Karyavattom Sree Dharmashastha Temple is among the oldest and most revered shrines in Thiruvananthapuram, the capital of Kerala. According to legend, the temple’s deity was brought from the former Travancore kingdom by the esteemed Vazhapalli Swamikal, a prominent temple founder in Kerala. The presiding deity, Dharma Sastha (or Ayyappan), is regarded as a manifestation of the divine trinity—Brahma, Vishnu, and Maheshwara. It is believed that Dharma Sastha resides in four symbolic forms representing the four corners of the universe: Konathanmukham, Vedanthanmukham, Manikantanmukham, and Subrahmanyanmukham. The temple is a hub of devotion during its annual festivals, drawing thousands of pilgrims more from across South India who come to offer prayers and participate in rituals. Renowned for its spiritual significance and rich history, the Karyavattom Sri Dharmashastha Temple is a must-visit destination for those exploring Kerala's temple heritage.