Introduction
Built in 16th century, the Ettumanoor Temple – Kottayam is located 12 kilometers from the Kottayam town. The Shiva temple showcases traditional style of Kerala architecture. The other deities enshrined in the temple are Bhagavati, Sastha, Ganapathy and Yakshi.
The Ettumanoor Temple – Kottayam is designed with carvings from the Ramayana, Bhagvatha and Krishna Leela. Other mural paintings and sculptures of the temple also depict scenes from Hindu mythology. Images of deities are painted on the walls of the temple. The conical roof of the shrine is copper plated and gives a majestic look to the temple.
The Arattu Festival of the temple is celebrated on a large scale every year. The Thulabharam ritual is one of the most important rituals of the temple.
Attractions
The Ezharaponnaana Ezhunallathu is one of the most revered festivals of the Ettumanoor Temple – Kottayam.
How to get there
By Air
The nearest domestic airport is at Kochi, which is 76 kilometers away and the Thiruvananthapuram International Airport is 152 kilometers.
By Rail
The Kottayam Railway Station is 2 kilometers away from the Central Bus Station and connects Kottayam with major cities of India.
By Road
Tourist buses to major cities operate from the KSRTC bus station.
Ferries
The Ferry Station is 3 kilometers away from the Kottayam Railway Station. Ferry services to Alleppey, Mannar, Chempakulam, Mankombu and Ambalapuzha are available.
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