Andoor Kandan Sree Dharma Sastha Temple is a renowned Sastha Temple in southern Kerala, situated 13 kilometers east of Neyyattinkara, which is 32 kilometers southeast of Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. The main deity of this temple is God Kandan Sree Dharma Sastha, making it one of the rarest temples in Kerala where God Sastha faces westward. The name "Andoor Kandan Sree Dharma Sastha" is derived from the presence of God Kandan Sree Dharma Sastha and the temple's location in Andoorkonam. God Ayyappa is also considered the protector of this region, leading to him being referred to as Andoorvasan and Andoorayan. The temple has its historical roots in the more Tholadichan Temple, situated 750 feet east of its current location.
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