Welcome to Ernakulam Shiva Temple
Ernakulam Shiva Temple, also known as Ernakulathappan Temple is one of the major temples of Kerala, located in heart of Ernakulam, the downtown area of the city of Kochi. The temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, is considered as the city temple, with the presiding deity as the protector of the city, as per local Hindu faiths and traditions. As per the common practice in Kerala, the deity is reverently called Ernakulathappan, which means Lord of Ernakulam. The temple is located within the Durbar Hall Ground. The temple history itself has deep association with history of the city and was one of the 7 royal temples of Kochi Maharajas. The temple is now under administration of Cochin Devasom Board. The temple in its current form was built under active patronage of Diwan Sri Edakkunni Sankara Warrier in year 1846 and raised it level of a Royal temple in the Kochi Kingdom. The temple is built on 1-acre (4,000 m2) land. The temple is one of the major Shiva temples in Kerala counted along with the Ettumanoor Mahadevar Temple, Kaduthruthy Mahadeva Temple, Vaikom Temple, Chengannur Mahadeva Temple and Vadakkunathan temple.
News Updates
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Ulsavam 2020
Thiruvathira - Jan 10th 2020
Dwaja Prathishta Dinam - Jan 26th 2020
Dravyakalashabhishekham rituals on 28th Jan 2020 (1195 Makaram 14) and 29th Jan 2020 (1195 Makaram 15).
Brahmakalashabhishekham will be conducted on 30 Jan 2020, Thursday (1195 Makaram 16) morning 7AM.
Ulsavam 2020 starts with Kodiyettam (hoisting of the temple flag) on the first day evening of 30 Jan 2020, Thursday (1195 Makaram 16).
Ulsavabali & Cheriyavillakku on 04th Feb 2020 (1195 Makaram 21)
Pakalpooram, Valyavilakku & Pallivetta on 05th Feb 2020(1195 Makaram 22)
Kodiyirakkam and Arattu on 06th Feb 2020 (1195 Makaram 23)
