Shiva
Ettumanoor Mahadeva Temple
Ettumanoor, Kerala · Mahadeva (Shiva)
About Ettumanoor Mahadeva Temple
Ettumanoor Mahadeva Temple is famous for its extraordinary mural paintings (masterpieces of Kerala temple art) and the Ezharaponnana festival — procession of eight and a half golden elephants. The temple treasury contains extraordinarily valuable gold items.
Darshan Information
🙏 Main Deity
Mahadeva (Shiva)
🙏 Secondary Deity
Parvati
🏛️ Spiritual Category
Shiva
🕐 Darshan Timings
4:30 AM – 12:30 PM, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
⏱ Typical Duration
45 minutes
🪔 Special Puja
Ezharaponnana (golden elephant ritual); Karthika
🔔 Important Rituals
Ezharaponnana (ten-day festival with gold elephants), Sivaratri
👔 Dress Code
Mundu/dhoti for men; saree or churidar for women
📅 Best Visit Time
February–March (Ezharaponnana)
🎫 Entry Fee
Free
Getting There
Nearest Railway Station
Kottayam Station (12 km)
Nearest Airport
Cochin Airport (55 km)
Distance from City
12 km from Kottayam
Parking
Yes
Food & Stay
Ideal Base City
Kottayam
Food Options
Restaurants in Ettumanoor town
Visitor Tips
The mural paintings are exquisite — take time to observe them.
🎉 Festivals & Events
Ezharaponnana (Feb/March) is one of Kerala's most beautiful festivals.
👴 Senior Citizen Notes
Flat premises. Manageable for all seniors.
⚠️ Important Notes
One of the wealthiest temples in Kerala — large gold ornament collection.
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Quick Info
Darshan Timings
4:30 AM – 12:30 PM, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Typical Duration
45 minutes
Entry Fee
Free
State
Kerala
Location
Ettumanoor
Ideal Base City
Kottayam
Senior Friendly
Yes
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