In the vicinity of the Mahadevar Temple in Kerala, India, there were two ponds, one to the front and one on the east side of the temple. This is how the shrine came to be known as Erattakulangara, where "kulam" means pond, and "eratta" means two in Malayalam. Erattakulangara Rama Warrier, the author of Keeratham Attakatha, tragically met his demise when he was gored by a bull within the temple's compound. The Mahadevar Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is renowned for its ancient history and divine significance. It is believed that two ponds originally existed in front of the temple, which later merged more to create the present temple pond. This temple, located between two ponds, earned its name, Erattakulangara, signifying "the temple on the shore of two ponds." Some sources suggest that the two ponds were situated to the north and south of the temple, with the northern pond eventually being filled. Although written records about the origins and history of the Erattakulangara Sri Mahadeva Temple are scarce, we present here the legend passed down through traditional oral narratives. The temple, housing the vahanam (conveyance) of Lord Shiva, was under the patronage of the then king, Maharaja of Chembakasseri. The temple's deity was originally kept and worshipped at the Brahmin family Chomaala Illam, located at the east nada (entrance) of the temple. The deity is Kiratha Moorthy, representing the divine union of Lord Shiva and Parvathy in the forms of Kattalan and Kattalathy. The Shivalingam in this temple is distinctive because above the three lines representing Goddess Parvathy, there is a circular shape resembling a lamp. This temple symbolizes the concept of Uma Maheshwari, and young women come from distant places after taking a vratham (vow) to seek the blessings of Lord Shiva. As the temple embodies the concept of Umamaheshvara, women observe vratham on Mondays and visit this temple to seek the blessings of Erattakulangarayappan. Alongside the concept of Mrithyunjayan (conqueror of death), there is also the concept of Bali Devan. On the Karkkidakavavu day, people gather here to perform Pithrubali (offering to ancestors) and pray for the Moksha (liberation) of their forefathers.