Ettumanoor Mahadeva Temple

Mahadeva Temple located at Ettumanoor is about 17 kms away from Kottayam town. This ancient Siva temple in Kerala style of architectural was constructed in the 16the century (1542). The temple is famous for its mural paintings and carvings, especially the painting of Nataraja in the gopuram. The walls of the temples are adorn with scenes from Ramayana, Bhagawatam and other Hindu ethics. The main attraction of the temple is the Ezharaponnanan, i.e the seven large and one small elephants made of nearly 13 K grams of gold. These elephants were offered with devotion to the Lord by Karthikathirunal Maharaja of Travancore.

The temple is opened to the devotees from 4 to 12.30 in the morning and 5 to 8 in the evening. Non-Hindus are not allowed to get inside the temple. The temple celebrates its annual Arattu festival on Thiruvathira in Kumbham (February - March). This magnificent 10 day long festival draws thousands of pilgrims. The major rituals performed during the festival is Ezharaponnana Ezhunallathu and Kedavilakku.A Mural Art Center is located nearby the temple which was under the authority of State Archaeological Department.

Ettumanoor Mahadeva Temple Pooja Timings

Opening the Sanctorum 4:00 Am
Nirmalyam 4:00 to 4:30 Am
Abhishekam 4:30 to 5:00 Am
Madhavipalli Pooja 5:30  to 6:00 Am
Ethruthu Pooja 6:00  to 6:30 Am
Panthiradi Pooja 8:00 to 8:30 Am
Abhisekangal 10:00 to 10:30 Am
Ucha Pooja 11:00 to 11:30 Am
Ucha Sreebali 11:30 to 12:00
Opening the Sanctorum 5:00 Pm
Deeparadhana 6:30 to 7:00Pm
Athazha Pooja 7:30 to 8:00 Pm
Athazha Sreebali 8:00 to 8:30 Pm


Getting There

By Air: The nearest airport is Cochin International Airport which is about 77 kms away. International and domestic flights of major companies operate to cities and countries from here. Phone: 0484 2610115, 3053000, 3053300.

By Rail: The nearest railway station is Ettumannoor. Express trains like Venad Express and Parasuram express stop at this railway station.Kottayam Railway station is a major hub and is very well connected to the rest of the country. Phone: 0481 2563535.

By Road: Ettumannoor is 12 km to the north-east of Kottayam.It is easily accessible by road from Thiruvananthapuram and Kochi.Long distance buses operates from the KSRTC Bus Station at Kottayam.Phone: 0481 2562935,2562908.

Local Transport : Buses, Taxis and Autorikshaws.