Sree Krishna Swami Temple
Sree Krishna Swami Temple is situated at the heart of Thodupuzha town. It is located on the banks of Thodupuzhayar, a tributary of river Muvattupuzha. Lord Krishna presides there in the form of Navaneetha Krishna who holds butter in his right palm. The tantric rights of the temple is held by the Aramallur Kavanattu Mana. The Poojas are conducted by two mutts named as 'Padinjare mutt' and 'Thuruthel mutt'.
Local history has it that Legend says that the idol of the temple was one worshipped by a Brahmin who migrated from Northern Kerala to Thodupuzha while Tipu Sultan invaded Malabar region. He reached this region and got a divine vision of Lord Krishna. After getting the vision of Krishna, he purified his body in the nearby river (Thodupuzhayar) and offered Nivedyam to the deity by lighting a lamp. This was on the day of Chothi in the Malayalam month of Meenam. This incident is commonly believed to be the prime reason for the temple's origin. Later, the raja of Keezhmalanadu constructed a shrine for the deity and consecrated an idol. At present, the famous Chothioottu feast is conducted in the temple which offers food free of cost to the pilgrims who arrives here.
This temple also have one of the earliest and largest 'Kalyana Mandapam' or wedding hall in central Travancore region named as 'Krishna Theertham'.
Location
Thodupuzha
Main Deity
Lord Sree Krishna
Other Deities
Lord Shiva, Bhagavathy, Lord Ayyappa, Lord Ganesha and Nāga Devatas.
Festivals
The annual festival is hosted in the Malayalam month of Meenam (March/April).
Main Offerings
Paal Payasam, Aru Naazhi Paayasam, Bahgavathy Seva, Neeranjanam & Udayaasthamana Puja.
How To Reach
By Air: Cochin International Airport is situated 51.4 KM from the Temple.
By Road: Thodupuzha K.S.R.T.C Bus Station Depot is situated 750 Meters from the Temple.
By Rail: Kottayam Railway Station is 55.6 KM from the Temple.