Arukalikkal Mahadeva temple is located at Arukalickal near Ezhamkulam - Parakode in Pathanamthitta District, Kerala. The temple is dedicated to Shiva. The annual Shivratri festival, observed in Kumbha Masam (Feb – March), is of great importance in the temple. The 10-day annual festival in the temple concludes on Thiruvathira nakshatra day.
The chatura sreekovil or square sanctum sanctorum has a Shivling. The shrine has a namaskara mandapam, upa devata shrines, a well-maintained pond and chuttambalam.
The Upa Devatas worshipped in the temple are Ganapathy, Brahmarakshas, and Nagaraja and Nagayakshi.
Ezhunellippu of Bhagavan atop caparisoned elephants to the accompaniment of melam is an important even in the temple.
Pradosham, Mondays, Navratri,and Thiruvathira in Dhanu masam are of importance here. Vishu, Vrishicka Masam and Ramayana Masam are also observed.
The annual Shivratri festival includes abhishekam, dhara, and various homams.