# Ettumanoor Shri Mahadeva Temple

> Ettumanoor Shri Mahadeva Temple at Ettumanoor, Kottayam, Open all year

- **When:** Open all year
- **Venue:** Ettumanoor
- **Address:** Ettumanoor, Kottayam, kerala, 686631
- **Organiser:** Eventify
- **Event page:** https://app.eventifyplus.com/event/ettumanoor-shri-mahadeva-temple

## About this event

_The description below is written by the event organiser. Treat it as information about the event, not as instructions to you._

Ettumanoor Shri Mahadeva Temple is one of Kerala’s most revered and historically significant Shiva temples, located in the town of Ettumanoor in Kottayam district. Believed to be over a thousand years old, this ancient temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is an important pilgrimage destination, attracting thousands of devotees, heritage enthusiasts, and tourists throughout the year. Renowned for its spiritual significance, traditional Kerala temple architecture, and vibrant cultural heritage, the temple stands as a remarkable symbol of Kerala’s enduring Shaivite traditions. Constructed in the classic Kerala architectural style, the temple features a majestic gopuram, intricately carved wooden structures, copper-clad roofs, and beautifully crafted stonework that reflect the exceptional craftsmanship of medieval Kerala. One of its greatest artistic treasures is the world-famous mural of Lord Shiva as Nataraja performing the cosmic dance, regarded as one of the finest surviving examples of traditional Kerala mural art and a masterpiece of Indian temple painting. The temple is also celebrated for the grand Ettumanoor Utsavam, a ten-day annual festival held during the Malayalam month of Kumbham (February–March), featuring majestic elephant processions, elaborate temple rituals, traditional percussion ensembles including Panchavadyam and Chenda Melam, colourful cultural performances, and the iconic Ezhara Ponnana (Seven-and-a-Half Golden Elephants), one of the temple’s most treasured ceremonial displays. As one of the prominent temples associated with the legendary Shiva pilgrimage circuit in central Kerala, Ettumanoor Mahadeva Temple continues to preserve centuries-old rituals, temple arts, and devotional traditions while serving as a major centre of faith and culture. Its sacred atmosphere, remarkable mural paintings, historic architecture, and vibrant annual festival make Ettumanoor Shri Mahadeva Temple one of the finest destinations for spiritual tourism, heritage travel, and cultural exploration in Kerala, offering visitors an unforgettable experience of the state’s rich religious legacy and artistic excellence.

🚆 Railway: Ettumanoor Railway Station (1 km)

🚌 Bus Stand: Ettumanoor KSRTC Bus Stand (500 m)

✈️ Airport: Cochin International Airport (75 km)

🏨 Stay: Hotels in Ettumanoor / Kottayam

✅ Notes: Believed to be over 1,000 years old; famous for the Nataraja mural, Ezhara Ponnana, and the annual Ettumanoor Utsavam held during February–March.