Ettumanoor
Mahadeva Temple, Kottayam,
Kerala
Ettumanoor
Mahadeva Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in
Ettumanoor near Kottayam in the state of Kerala, India. The name
of the place has its origin from the word 'manoor', which means the land of
deer. The Temple is considered as
Thevara Vaippu Sthalam as Devaram hymns had a mention about this Temple. The
temple is one of the major Shiva temples in Kerala counted along with the Shiva
temples of Vaikom Temple, Chengannur Mahadeva Temple,
Kaduthruthy Mahadeva Temple, Ernakulam Shiva Temple, Vazhappally Maha Siva Temple
and Vadakkunathan Temple.
Legends
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History
The
present temple building, with its gopuram and
the fortress around it, was reconstructed in 717 ME (1542 AD). It is said that
the statue of the temple was donated by a Travancore Maharaja. Inscriptions informs
about renovations carried out in the 16th century CE here. It is
believed that the great philosopher, Adi
Sankaracharya wrote 'Soundarya Lahiri' while staying in the
temple.
The Temple
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Temple Timings
The
Ettumanoor Mahadeva Temple opens early in the morning with the first rays of
the sun.
1. At
4.00 am Sree Kovil sanctum temple opens.
2. Within
4.00 to 4.30 am Nirmalya takes place.
3. From
4.30 am to 5.00 am Abhishekam takes place.
4. Madhavippalli
Pooja, also you can call as Usha Pooja, is between 5.00 am to 6.00
am.
5. Ethruthu
Pooja takes place within 6.00 am to 6.30 am.
6. Pantheeradi
worship takes place between 8.00 am to 8.30 am.
7. At
10.00 to 10.30, Dhaara and Navakom rituals takes place.
8. Ucha
Pooja takes place between 11.00 am and 11.30 am.
9. From
11.30 am to 12.00 pm Ucha Sree Bali worship takes place.
10. The
temple closes during afternoon.
11. The
temple again opens at 17.00 pm.
12. Deepa
Aradhana is between 18.30 pm and 19.00 pm.
13. Athaazha
Pooja takes place between 19.30 pm to 20.00 pm.
14. Athaazha
Sree Bali worship is the last phase of ritual which takes place on a day. This
is performed between 20.00 pm and 20.30 pm. The temple closes after this
worship.
Festivals
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Literary Mention
The
Temple is considered as Thevara Vaippu Sthalam as Devaram hymns sung by
Sundarar had a mention about this Temple. The Temple is mentioned in 7th
Thirumurai in 31st Patikam in 9th Song.
பேறனூர் பிறைச்சென்
னியினான் பெருவேளூர்
தேறனூர் திருமா
மகள்கோன் றிருமாலோர்
கூறனூர் குரங்காடு
துறைதிருக் கோவல்
ஏறனூர் எய்தமான்
இடையா றிடைமருதே.
Prayers
Many
devotees testify that any incurable disease will be cured, and any desire will
be fulfilled by performing a pilgrimage to this temple. They take a vow to
offer Thulabharam, the weight in rice or any other product to Agoramurthi Siva.
They also eat a few red rice grains taken from the belly of the giant bronze
bull that is believed to cure any stomach diseases. The soot that accumulates
on the under surface of the shade over the Valiyavilakku is believed to cure
many eye diseases.
Contact
Ettumanoor
Mahadeva Temple,
Ettumanoor,
Kottayam District,
Kerala
– 686 631
Phone: +91 481 271 9375
Connectivity
The
Temple is located at about 200 meters from Ettumanoor Temple Bus Stop, 300
meters from Ettumanoor Central Bus Stop, 400 meters from Peroor Junction Bus
Stop, 1 Km from Ettumanoor KSRTC Bus Station, 2 Kms from Ettumanoor Railway
Station, 11 Kms from Kottayam, 11 Kms from Kottayam Railway Station, 45 Kms
from Alappuzha, 57 Kms from Kochi, 76 Kms from Kochi Airport and 157 Kms from Thiruvananthapuram.
The Temple is well connected to Kottayam. Ettumanoor is well connected to
Kerala by Buses and Trains.
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