Ettumanoor Mahadeva Temple: The Golden Elephants

December 12, 2025 Friday

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.

Don't miss the wall paintings. Use the Trilok App to learn about the famous "Pradosha Nritham" mural.

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.

Download the Trilok App today and see the golden glory.