Aryankavu Sastha Temple
The Aryankavu Sastha Temple is a Hindu temple located in Aryankavu in the Kollam district of Kerala, near the Tamil Nadu border. It is one of the five major temples dedicated to Lord Shasta (Ayyappa) in Kerala, alongside Sabarimala, Achankovil, Kulathupuzha, and Kanthamala. The temple features a unique blend of Kerala and Tamil architectural styles and follows Tamil ritual traditions. The principal deity is depicted as a teenager, and the temple is believed to have been consecrated by sage Parashurama.