Ambalappuzha Sri Krishna Temple
Ambalappuzha sri krishna temple is a hindu temple in Alappuzha. It is believed that Ambalappuzha sree krishna temple was built by the local ruler Chembakaseri Pooram Thirunal Devanarayan in the 17th centuary AD. The statue of Ambalapuzha is likened to the form of Vishnu’s Prthasarathi, holding a whip in his right hand and a conch in his left. During the raids of Tipu Sulthan in 1789, the idol of Lord Krishna from the Guruvayur temple was brought to the Ambalapuzha temple for safe keeping for 12 years.
The Payasam served here is extremely admired and popular among devotees as it's a sweet pudding which is made of rice and milk. There is an interesting legend behind making this pudding as it is believed that Guruvayoorappan reaches daily at this temple to have Palpayasa Nedyam.
Location
Ambalappuzha
Main Deity
Sri krishna
Other Deities
The sub-deities of this temple are Ganapathi, Ayyappan and Bhagavathi, and there are two sub-temples each, one for Ganapathi and the other for Nagadevata nearby the temple.
Festivals
Chambakulam Moolam Festival is major festival of this shrine which is celebrated on the Moolam Day every year. A number of pilgrims and tourists flock this place and take blessings from Lord Krishna. The Aaraattu festival is also celebrated here which starts in the months of March and April. This festival starts with the hosting of flag on the Atham star. Another festival like Pallipana is also celebrated here once in every 12 years.
Main Offerings
Paal payasam, Gajapooja and Aanayoottu, prasada oottu, Namaskaram and Athaazham Chorun, Chuttuvilakku, Ahassu, Prasada Kit, Poor Feeding, Thulabharam
How To Reach
By Air:
The nearest airport is at Thiruvananthapuram which is 139 Km away.
By Train:
The nearest railway station is at Ambalapuzha which is 2 Km away.
By Road:
The direct bus is available from Ambalappuzha station to the temple.