Ettumanoor Mahadeva Temple


Ettumanoor Mahadeva temple is an ancient Shiva temple in Kottayam, Kerala, India. The temple of Ettumanoorappan has a special sanctity and glorious history of its own. the Temple stands first among the pIaces of worships and pilgrimage in South India arid it attracts devotees not only from India but also from abroad. Though the uthsava idol of Shiva is an eight handed figure and is in a ‘roudra bhava’ (appearing in a very angry posture). The devotees only see Him as a merciful form.
Many vedic names are associated with this temple and it is believed that Pandavas, Sage Vyasa had worshipped at this temple and Shri Adi Shaankaracharya, devotee of Lord Shiva composed his Soundarya Lahari here.

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How to Reach
Nearest Airport: Cochin International Airport (IATA: COK, ICAO: VOCI)
Nearest Railway Station: Ettumanoor railway station is on the Kottayam – Ernakulam line of the Southern Railways.

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