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Celebrated in the Malayalam month of Kumbham (February – March), the festival's highlight is the night procession of these golden elephants on the eighth day. The festival concludes with the Aaraattu ceremony on the tenth day, which falls on the Thiruvathira asterism. The procession also features caparisoned elephants and a traditional temple orchestra, adding to the grandeur of the occasion.

The Ettumanoor Mahadeva Temple, renowned for its ancient murals, including a notable depiction of Nataraja in the gopuram, holds a significant place in Kerala's cultural and religious landscape. According to legend, the Pandavas and sage Vyasa worshipped at this temple, further enhancing its historical importance.

The temple's annual festival, featuring the Ezhara Ponnana, is celebrated with great fervor. The ten-day festival, commencing in Kumbham (February/March), includes the Aaraattu procession, elephant pageantry, and cultural performances.