There are a number of sacred rivers in our country and Periyar is one of the major rivers in Kerala. Periyar reaches Aluva, a town in Ernakulam district and gets divided into two near the Aluva siva temple and flows westwards .It is at Desom , the calm and naturally beautiful northern banks of the river where yagas were performed, Sri Datta Temple is situated.

The temple is close to NH47 from Aluva to Ankamally and is reachable by taking Swargam road soon after crossing Mangalappuzha bridge and walking about 200 meters. The temple can also be reached by taking a turn to Kalady road from Desom junction and taking a right turn after 200 meters and walkng about 150mts...Read More