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THE FIERCE LORD OF ETTUMANUR

According to an inscription on the base of the central shrine the repairs to the present temple were be in the year 1542 and the consecration ceremony performed in 1645. Indeed the central shrine stands out for wall carving, a major art in Kerala. There are admirable pieces of wood sculpture, the whole of the Ramayana story is carved with striking beauty as also scenes from Santanagopala, Krishnaleela and Bhagavata.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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