Ettumanoor Sree Mahadeva Temple – Thrikodiyettu 2026

Ettumanoor Sree Mahadeva Temple – Thrikodiyettu 2026

Ettumanoor Sree Mahadeva Temple, one of the most prominent and ancient Shaiva temples in Kerala, is administered by the Travancore Devaswom Board and is renowned for its rich ritual traditions and spiritual legacy. Lord Mahadeva is worshipped here as the presiding deity, attracting devotees from across Kerala and beyond.

The sacred ceremony of Thrikodiyettu (flag hoisting), marking the formal commencement of the annual temple festival, will be held on 18 February 2026 (Kumbham 6, 1201 ME). Thrikodiyettu symbolizes the invocation of divine presence and the beginning of days filled with traditional poojas, rituals, and festive observances conducted strictly according to temple customs.

Devotees gather in large numbers to witness this auspicious ritual and seek the blessings of Lord Shiva for prosperity, peace, and spiritual fulfillment. The event signifies devotion, discipline, and the timeless cultural heritage upheld by Ettumanoor Sree Mahadeva Temple.