Sri Mahadeva Temple, Ettumanoor
Lord Shiva (Aghora form)
Ettumanoor, Kottayam district, Kerala
Managed by Travancore Devaswom Board
Major Shiva temple of central Kerala, known for murals and the Ezharaponnana (seven-and-a-half golden elephants).
History
The present temple was rebuilt in 1542. Its gopuram walls have one of the finest Kerala murals, including the Nataraja painting. During the festival, the Ezharaponnana — seven big and one small golden elephant figures gifted by the Travancore king Anizham Thirunal Marthanda Varma — are displayed at midnight.
Festivals
- Ezharaponnana Darshan (Kumbham
- Feb–Mar)
- Shivaratri
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How to reach
- By air
- Kochi Airport, about 70 km
- By train
- Ettumanoor station, about 1 km; Kottayam, about 12 km
- By road
- KSRTC buses and taxis from the nearest town.
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