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.
Poojas and Offerings
Nadathurakkal and Nirmalyam - 3.30 AM Abishekam - 4.00 to 4.45 AM
Legend behind the temple
Arjuna, the pandava performs a severe penance to propitiate Lord Shiva.
Ernakulam Kshetra Kshema Samithi
Ernakulam Kshetra Kshema Samithi is a registered charitable organisation by the..
News Updates
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Ulsavam 2021
Dravyakalashabhishekham rituals on 17th Jan 2021 (1196 Makaram 4) and 29th Jan 2021 (1195 Makaram 15).
Ulsavam 2021 starts with Kodiyettam (hoisting of the temple flag) on the first day evening of - Jan 19th 2021 (1196 Makaram 6)
Brahmakalashabhishekham will be conducted on Jan 19th 2021 (1196 Makaram 6) morning 7AM.
Ulsavabali & Cheriyavillakku on 24th Jan 2021 (1196 Makaram 11)
Pakalpooram, Valyavilakku & Pallivetta on 25th Jan 2021(1196 Makaram 12)
Kodiyirakkam and Arattu on 26th Feb 2021 (1196 Makaram 13)