{"product_id":"dhara-ettumanoor-mahadeva-temple","title":"Dhara — Ettumanoor Mahadeva Temple","description":"\u003cp\u003eDhara at Ettumanoor Mahadeva Temple, in Kottayam district, Kerala, is a steady stream of water poured over the Shiva linga as mantras are chanted. The temple's priests offer it in your name, for up to four names with your gotra. The temple receipt or a confirmation reaches you on WhatsApp afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is Dhara?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDhara is a Kerala temple offering in which a steady stream of water flows onto the Shiva linga. The water falls from a vessel hung above the linga while mantras are chanted. Tradition says that Shiva, who holds the Ganga in his hair, loves abhishekam. Dhara is among the most common offerings to him across Kerala. At Ettumanoor it is offered to Ettumanoorappan, with your name, gotra and birth star, if shared, in the sankalp.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy devotees book it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA prayer for calm and peace of mind during an anxious or unsettled season of life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA prayer for health, offered alongside medical care, for yourself or a family member\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDevotion to Shiva as Ettumanoorappan, through one of Kerala's most familiar temple offerings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThanksgiving to Shiva once a difficult time has passed or a hope is fulfilled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen to book\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDevotees traditionally offer Dhara on Mondays, on Pradosham and on Shivaratri, all days sacred to Shiva. At Ettumanoor, the temple festival with its Ezharaponnana is also a season of deep devotion. The temple decides which dates it can accept, and our team confirms yours with you on WhatsApp.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout Ettumanoor Mahadeva Temple\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEttumanoor Mahadeva Temple is in Kottayam district, Kerala, where Shiva is worshipped in a fierce form as Ettumanoorappan. The temple is also known for its old murals. Its festival is famous for the Ezharaponnana, seven and a half golden elephants shown to devotees. Devotees value a Dhara here as a quiet, steady offering to Ettumanoorappan in Kerala's own tradition of temple worship.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat this booking covers\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDhara at Ettumanoor Mahadeva Temple, booked in your name\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSankalp with your name and gotra, and birth star if you share it, for up to four names\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemple receipt or confirmation on WhatsApp after the puja\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAdd-ons for this booking\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArchana\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOil lamp offering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose any of these when you book, or ask our team on WhatsApp. Each add-on is offered in your name, on dates confirmed with you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePlease note\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe date, the number of names and whether the seva can be done without you are confirmed with you on WhatsApp before your booking is processed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo private video of the ritual is promised; photos are shared only where the temple allows them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrasad is not sent to your address.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMore Shiv pujas\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/dravya-kalasam-vaikom-mahadeva-temple\"\u003eDravya Kalasam — Vaikom Mahadeva Temple\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/thiruvappana-offering-parassini-madappura-sree-muthappan-temple\"\u003eThiruvappana Offering — Parassini Madappura Sree Muthappan Temple\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/maha-mrutyunjaya-homam-bhramaramba-mallikarjuna-temple-srisailam\"\u003eMaha Mrutyunjaya Homam — Bhramaramba Mallikarjuna Temple, Srisailam\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBefore booking\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eShare the name(s) and gotra when you book. Our team confirms the date and details with you on WhatsApp. Divine Hindu is an independent service, not affiliated with the temple administration. Questions? \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Divine Hindu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67622801408307,"sku":"DH-SI-KL-E16","price":2501.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0790\/4988\/3955\/files\/dhara-ettumanoor-mahadeva-temple.webp?v=1791387850","url":"https:\/\/www.divinehindu.in\/products\/dhara-ettumanoor-mahadeva-temple","provider":"Divine Hindu","version":"1.0","type":"link"}