The Powerful Mahadeva Temple Kerala Indian Panorama

Mahadeva Temple

Mahadeva Temple in Ettumanoor is a historic temple in Kottayam district which is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is built-in unique Dravidian architecture.

This temple is believed to be constructed in the 16th century and is famous for its amazing mural paintings, beautiful frescos and excellent wood carvings that are borrowed from the classic epics of Ramayana, Mahabharata and Puranas.

Mahadeva Temple - Kerala

Among the other murals of the temple, the most outstanding one is the painting at the gopuram of the temple that depicts Lord Shiva as the cosmic dancer - Nataraja and is one of the finest Wall painting in India. The ten-day long Arattu festival is the most significant celebration of Ettumanoor Mahadeva Temple. 'Ezharaponnaana Ezhunallathu' is one of the biggest highlights of the Arattu Festival of this temple during which seven-and-a-half golden elephants are displayed for darshan for the devotees.