Located in Kanjiramattam of
Ernakulam District, Thripakkudam Mahadev Temple is situated 25 km from
Ernakulam. It is dedicated to
Lord Shiva. An eight day festival is celebrated here annually. Art forms such as
Kathakali,
Chakyarkoothu and Ottanthullal are organized on this occasion. On the seventh day of the festival, the image of the deity is carried by a caparisoned elephant accompanied by a grand procession. This festival ends with the
Aarattu.
