Ettumanoor Mahadeva Temple

Ettumanoor Mahadeva temple is positioned in Ettumanoor, Kottayam district in the state of Kerala, India. It is said that the statue of the temple was donated by a Travancore Maharaja. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. According to legend, an Asura called Khara got three Shivalingas from Lord Shiva himself. He took them with him to Kerala, holding one by his teeth and one each in his right and left hand. While the Lingam held by his teeth was consecrated in Kaduthuruthi, the one held in his right hand was consecrated in Vaikom ( Vaikom Mahadeva Temple) and the one held in his left hand was consecrated in Ettumanoor. After consecrating all these 3 divine places in the same day, Khara is believed to have become a deer and started worshiping the Gods. It is believed that the God in Ettumanoor took the deer in his hand and held it there. Because of that, this place was called Udhruthaina Puram, which means Ettumanoor in Malayalam (The place where the deer was lifted).

Ettumanoor Mahadeva Temple, Ettumanoor,Kerala

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The history says that the Pandavas and the sage Vyasa worshipped the Lord at this temple. The ancient temple was reconstructed in the year 1542 AD. The temple is built in the traditional Kerala style. The walls of the temple is adorned with the Dravidian Mural paintings. On the top is the idol of bull surrounded by small bells and metal leaves of the banyan tree.

The temple is open from 4 AM to 12 PM and from 5 PM to 8.30 PM.

Ettumanoor Mahadeva temple celebrates the grand Aarattu festival on the Thiruvathira day in February-March every year. This festival attracts a large number of devotees. Thulabharam is one of the important rituals performed in this temple.

By Road

Ettumanoor is situated at a distance of 4 kms from Athirampuzha. The temple is well connected by Roads. Buses, auto-rickshaws and taxis are available almost all the time to reach the temple.

By Rail

The nearest rail head is the Ettumanoor Railway station at a distance of 2 kms from the temple.

By Air

The nearest airport is the Cochin International Airport at a distance of 77 kms from the temple.