LORD SIVA OF ETTAMANUR

He resurrected the image of Vishnu and breathed fresh life into the temple. He regularized the temple functions and routine pujas. Besides, he appointed the priests and entrusted the temple administration to the Asthamangalathu Moothathu. His services opened a new chapter in the history of temple, and once again the Lord started blessing the adorers as in the past. 

After some centuries, the Ettomnesseri - eight Illoms took over administration and conducted temple activities to the satisfaction of asthika community. In 1542 AD the temple received renovation and it was chiefly done by a Pandyan king by name Chandra Bhaskara, who according to belief attended to rebuilding on a grand scale many of the parts, either dilapidated, or nearing that state, soon after the miraculous cure of his affliction - release from evil spirits. It is during that period, the temple acquired that celebrated lamp, burning bright now.

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