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Sree Krishna Swamy Temple Ambalapuzha  

  Alappuzha , Kerala.
FREE

  • Spiritual
    Category
    Spiritual
  • duration
    Duration
    1 - 2 Hours
  • mobile_voucher
    Mobile Voucher
    Accepted
  • accepts donations
    Donation
    Accepts
  • parking
    Parking
    Available
  • snacks counter
    Snacks counter
    Available
  • baby friendly
    Couple
    Friendly
  • ExploreBees
    Baby
    Friendly
  • restroom
    Restroom
    Available
  • sitting area
    Sitting Area
    Available
  • baggage counter
    Baggage counter
    Available
  • footwear counter
    Footwear Counter
    Available
  • prayer room
    Prayer room
    Available
  • security guard
    Security guard
    Available

Ticket

  • free entry
    free entry
  • adult ticket
    Adult
    FREE
  • children ticket
    Children
    FREE

Description

Ambalappuzha Sri Krishna Temple is an ancient Hindu temple built by the erstwhile ruler of Chembakasserry Sree Pooradam Thirunal Devanarayanan Thampuran during 15th – 17th AD. situated 14 km south of Alappuzha in Kerala, India.  It is believed that the idol of Sree Krishna of Guruvayoor Temple was brought here for safekeeping during the raids of Tipu Sultan in 1789. The temple is also famous for its unique prasadam, the delicious Ambalapuzha Palpayasam – a sweet porridge made of rice, milk, and sugar. Ambalapuzha Sri Krishna Temple is often referred as Dwaraka of South. Ambalappuzha Sri Krishna Temple enshrines Lord Krishna in the form of Parthasarathy – an aspect of Lord Krishna taken during the Mahabharata war. Lord Krishna is popularly known here as Unnikannan (child Krishna). The idol of Krishna here is carved out of black granite stone holding a whip in His right hand and a conch in the left. It is believed that one-day Pooradam Thirunal Thampuran and Saint Vilwamangalam Swamiyar was traveling along the backwaters and heard melodious sound from a flute. Vilwamangalam Swamiyar, an ardent devotee of Krishna, had a vision of Lord Krishna playing flute on a Peepul tree. Feeling the presence of God, Thampuran decided to build a temple at this place.

The temple is associated with the birth of a famous performing art form of Kerala – Ottamthullal. It is believed that legendary Malayalam poet Kalakkaththu Kunchan Nambiar gave birth to this unique art form in the Ambalappuzha Temple premises. The Mizhavu (a big copper drum used as a percussion instrument in performing arts) used by Kunjan Nambiar is still preserved in an enclosure in the temple. Thunjathu Ezhuthachan, who is considered as the father of Malayalam language, is believed to have penned Adhyatma Ramayanam Kilippattu (a translation of the Ramayana and Mahabharatham or Mahabharatha ) in the temple. 


Tips

  • Please note cameras are not allowed inside the temple premises.
  •  Kindly note this is not a Picnic or tourist spot as advertised in tourist brochures. If you are keen to visit this place, please be decent in your behavior as well as dressing.
  • There is no saught of dress code in this temple but still, we suggest While on a visit to the temple which is a place of worship, you are advised to come decently dressed as a mark of respect.

Operational Hours

January to December
Monday 03:00 AM to 12:00 PM - 05:00 PM to 08:00 PM
Tuesday 03:00 AM to 12:00 PM - 05:00 PM to 08:00 PM
Wednesday 03:00 AM to 12:00 PM - 03:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Thursday 03:00 AM to 12:00 PM - 05:00 PM to 08:00 PM
Friday 03:00 AM to 12:00 PM - 05:00 PM to 08:00 PM
Saturday 03:00 AM to 12:00 PM - 05:00 PM to 08:00 PM
Sunday 03:00 AM to 12:00 PM - 05:00 PM to 08:00 PM
Last Admission Morning 11:50 AM - evening 07:50 PM

Things to carry

  • id card
    Id card
  • camera
    camera
  • selfi stick
    Selfi stick
  • water bottle
    Water bottle
  • sunglasses
    Sunglasses
  • cap
    Cap
  • medicine
    Medicine
  • sun cream
    Sunscreen
  • power bank
    Power Bank
  • Food or Snacks
    Food or Snacks

Things Not Allowed

  • no camera
    Camera
  • no alcohol
    alcohol
  • no footware
    Footwear
  • no weapons
    Weapons
  • no pets
    Pets
  • no smoking
    Smoking
  • no wifi
    Wifi
  • no plastic bag
    Plastic Bag

Near By

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    ATM
    0.2 KM
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    Fuel Station
    1.0 KM
  • restaurant
    Restaurant
    0.2 KM
  • hospital
    Hospital
    0.4 KM
  • pharmacy
    Pharmacy
    0.4 KM
  • hotel
    Hotel
    0.1 KM
  • bus stop
    Bus Stop
    1.0 KM
  • beach
    Beach
    15.8 KM

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