
Ettumanoor Mahadeva Temple: The Golden Elephants

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Temple
Ettumanoor Mahadeva Temple is an ancient Shiva temple near Kottayam. It is famous for the "Ezharaponnana" (Seven-and-a-half golden elephants), which are taken out in a grand procession during the annual festival.
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Significance: Ezharaponnana
- The Gold: The seven large and one small golden elephant statues were donated by the Travancore King. They weigh roughly 13 kg each.
- The Lamp: An oil lamp inside the temple has been burning continuously for over 450 years.
Location & How to Reach
- Address: Ettumanoor, Kottayam District.
- Distance: Approx 10 km from Kottayam town.
Trilok App Tip: Offer oil to the eternal lamp to remove obstacles. Check the queue status for the "Valiya Vilakku" on the Trilok App.
Temple Timings
- Opening Hours: 4:00 AM – 12:00 PM 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Shiva Bhakti with Trilok
- Festival Alert: Get notifications for the Ezharaponnana Ezhunallathu (Procession) dates.
- Mantra: Chant the Shiva Panchakshari Mantra using the app's audio tool.
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