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THE FIERCE LORD OF ETTUMANUR |
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He also
resurrected the Vishnu image at the north east corner and re-installed it in the temple
known as keezhtrikoil.
Vilwamangalathu Swamiyar entrusted the administration of the temple to Asthamangalathu
Moothatu. Later it devolved on eight illams called Ettonnesseri, Mangathu, Pattamana,
Ayunganikkal, Chirakka, and Punnekkel etc., which are around the temple. Thus the Place to
be known as Ettumanakalute oor i. e. the place of illams which ultimately became
Ettumanur.
In 1754 A. D. the administration of the temple had taken over by the then Travancore
ruler. Later in it was taken over by the Travancore Government. Now it is under the
Travancore Dewaswom Board.
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