Rektha Kanda Swamy Temple, located in Omallur, Pathanamthitta District in the Indian state Kerala, is an ancient temple visited by pilgr4ims from different destinations of the country. According to historical record the temple dates back to the 8th century A.D. the pilgrimage centre comes in the way to Sabarimala from Pandalam. Echoing the rich cultural heritage of the bygone ears, the temple is the birthplace of Sree Ayyappan. The temple is known for its annual festival celebrated on a grand scale for 10 days in month of Medom of Malayalam Era. The 10 days festival is celebrated by 10 Karayogams also known as village communities in and around Omallur. During the festival days the temple organises a customary Arattu procession that leads to the River Achenkovil. For the festival 10 elephants are elaborately ornamented with Nettipattom i.e. a decorated cover on the forehead. The temple is adorned with an age old Golden Flag Staff.

Omallur is located at distance of 4 kms south from the district headquarters Pathanamthitta and 11 km from MC Road (Kottayam - Trivandrum route).

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