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Ettumanoor Mahadeva Temple

Murals and golden elephants.

Deity
Shiva as Aghora Murthy
Where
Ettumanoor, Kottayam, Kerala
Time to keep
2 to 3 hours
Best season
Year round; Ulsavam in February–March

Why this temple matters

A grand old Kerala temple with some of the state's finest murals, including the famous Pradosha Nritham of Shiva at the entrance.

The story

Shiva here is worshipped in his fierce Aghora form, yet devotees know him as a gentle protector. The temple's "Ezharaponnana", seven and a half small golden elephants, were offered by a Travancore Maharaja and are shown to devotees during the festival.

What to look for

  • The Pradosha Nritham mural at the gopuram
  • The copper-roofed sanctum
  • The Ezharaponnana, shown on festival days

Festivals and when to go

  • Ulsavam (February–March), with the Ezharaponnana darshan

The practical truth

  • Traditional dress code applies.
  • On the way between Kochi and the Sabarimala route.

Timings, rules and festival dates change. We confirm the current details for every yatra.

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Combine Ettumanoor with

KeralaChottanikkaraMother of healing KeralaAmbalappuzhaHome of palpayasam KeralaSabarimalaSwamiye Saranam Ayyappa

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Questions yatris ask

When is the best time to visit Ettumanoor?

Year round; Ulsavam in February–March. Festival days are the most crowded, so plan and book early for those.

How much time should we keep for Ettumanoor?

We suggest 2 to 3 hours at an easy pace, more if you are travelling with elders or for a festival.

What can we combine with Ettumanoor?

Chottanikkara, Ambalappuzha, Sabarimala fit well on the same yatra. Your SahaYatri will suggest an order that suits your pace.

Can TirthaSeva plan our yatra to Ettumanoor?

Yes. We plan the route, travel, stays and temple visits around your pace, with a multilingual SahaYatri as your single point of contact. Message us on WhatsApp at +91 74115 67001.