The primary deity is Lord Shiva, attracting numerous devotees seeking blessings for health, prosperity, and spiritual growth. The temple also houses a smaller shrine dedicated to Lord Vishnu in the form of Santhanagopalan, symbolizing the protector of children and provider of progeny.
According to legend, Parasurama established this temple as part of his mission to propagate Sanathana Dharma across Kerala. Historically, the temple was supported by several Manas in the Chelembra region, highlighting its longstanding cultural and community significance.
Festivals
The Temple has a number of festivals. The important ones are :
Mahashivaratri
Mahashivaratri at Elannummel Shiva Temple in Chelembra, Malappuram, is celebrated with great devotion and fervor, attracting numerous devotees. This auspicious night dedicated to Lord Shiva includes elaborate rituals such as special poojas, abhishekam, and the chanting of Shiva mantras. Devotees observe fasting, engage in night-long vigils, and participate in spiritual discourses and bhajans. The temple is beautifully decorated, and the atmosphere is charged with devotion as devotees seek the blessings of Lord Shiva for prosperity, health, and spiritual upliftment.
Bhagavatha Sapthaha Yajnyam
The Bhagavatha Sapthaha Yajnyam at Elannummel Shiva Temple in Chelembra, Malappuram, is a seven-day spiritual event dedicated to the recitation and exposition of the Bhagavatha Purana. Renowned scholars and devotees gather to narrate and listen to the sacred stories of Lord Krishna, fostering deep devotion and spiritual enlightenment. The yajnyam attracts many devotees who participate in the rituals, seeking blessings, and immersing themselves in the divine tales, enhancing the temple's spiritual atmosphere.
Contact Address: Elannummel Shiva Temple, Chelembra, Malappuram, Kerala 673634
