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Ernakulam Shiva Temple, Ernakulam
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Ernakulam Temple or Shiva Temple is situated in the heart of Ernakulam City. The deity in this temple is famous as Ernakulathappan. This is one of the rare Shiva temples where deity is facing sea towards west. The pooja methods were regularised as directed by the famous Vilwamangalathu Swamiyar. The Linga Prathishta was made facing west. Devotees who dedicate themselves to the lord with utmost devotion are said to be relieved of their suffering leading to ultimate 'Moksha'.This temple has a golden flag staff. The 8 day long annual festival usually falls during January/February ( corresponding to Makaram month). Arjuna, the pandava performed a severe penance to propitiate Lord Shiva. Pleased with Arjuna's devotion Shiva accompanied with his consort Sri Parvathi set out from their abode at Kailash to meet Arjuna. Shiva disguises himself as "Kiratha" before appearing in front of Arjuna. Just as Shiva appears before Arjuna he sees a wild boar charging towards Arjuna and shoots an arrow at the boar. Arjuna, who is an accomplished archer, also shoots an arrow at the boar. The boar who was in fact a demon named Mookasura in disguise is killed and its original form is revealed. However, dispute arises between Arjuna and Kiratha as to who is the real killer of the animal. A battle ensues between the two, lasting a long time, ultimately resulting in Kiratha's victory over Arjuna.The vanquished Arjuna, unable to even stand up makes a Shiva Linga out the earth and performs a pooja offering flowers. To his surprise, he sees that the flower he offers over the Shiva Linga is falling over the head of Kiratha. Arjuna then realises that Kiratha is non other than his Lord Shiva. Shiva, in his true form, along with Parvathy appears before Arjuna and blesses him. He also gifts him the divine arrow, the Pasupathastram.
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Ernakulam Shiva Temple, Ernakulam
Durbar Hall Rd, Marine Drive, Ernakulam, Kerala 682011
