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Ettumanoor Mahadeva Temple

Location: 10 km from Kottayam town
Highlights: Shiva temple, mural paintings, architecture

 Description:

An ancient Shiva temple, famed for its Dravidian-style gopuram (tower) and rare 16th-century murals, including the spectacular 'Nataraja' mural. The temple is a spiritual epicenter and one of Kerala’s most artistically significant shrines.

 Festivals:

• Ettumanoor Festival (Feb–March) attracts thousands of devotees

Best Time: Feb (festival), Oct–Feb (pleasant weather)

Timings: 4 AM – 12 PM, 5 PM – 8 PM

Entry Fee: Free

Non-Hindus not allowed inside sanctum