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Ettumanoor Siva Temple Kochi

Ettumanoor Siva Temple is at a distance of 12 km from Kottayam and here Siva is worshipped as its deity. The word Ethhumanoor is taken from the word Manoor which means place of deer. 

The temple was constructed somewhere in the 16th century and as per the story Pandavas as well as the Vyasa had prayed here. This temple also worships Bhagavati,Sastha, Ganapathy and Dakshinamurthy as its other deities.

Ettumanoor Siva Temple History

Architecture of Ettumanoor Siva Temple Kochi

Ettumannor temple has a traditional Kerala-style architecture with gopuram and fortresses surrounding it. The slanting roofs are made of copper sheets and you can spot a golden flag post within the premises of the temple. 

Some of the paintings include the Pradosha Nritham and the mural painting dating back to the Dravidian Era. Another highlight is the idol of a bull which is enclosed by bells and metallic leaves. Stories also say that Adi Sankaracharya had written the famous poetry 'Soundarya Lahari' from this very temple.

Festival Celebration in Ettumanoor Siva Temple Kochi

Aarattu festival is celebrated with great festive spirit and it is held in months of February as well as March. A procession of statue seven and half elephants made entirely of gold will be displayed to the people.This is was once given by the Maharaja of Travancore and it nearly weighs 13 kgs. 

As compared to all the valuables donated to Devasoms this stands to be the most expensive one. Even Tulabahram is a common ritual conducted here. As per this tradition the devotees are balanced and weighted on a weighing scale with gold or fruits.

How to Reach Ettumanoor Siva Temple Kochi

The Ernakulum South Junction Railway station is located at a distance of 21 km from the Ettumanoor Siva Temple. Initially you need to catch up on the Carrier Station road which is in the west side of the station.Next make a left turn at the South Junction and move onto the Chittor road. 

Make a left turn onto the Valanjambalam junction and head towards the Ettumanoor - Ernakulam Road.Next move right to reach the Kochi – Dhanushkodi road. Making a small left turn onto Kochi - Dhanushkodi you will pass the ATM of HDFC bank. 

Here you will move towards the left in the Mini Bypass Junction and head on to the Mini Bypass Road.Make a right turn on the Hospital Road and stay on the Mini Bypass Road. Next make a right turn at the Kannankulangara Junction and move on to the Ettumanoor – Ernakulam road. 

Now make a right turn at the Kanayannur Co-Operative Agriculture Rural Development Bank and on the right you will spot the Ettumanoor Siva Temple.

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