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Ambalapuzha Sri Krishna Temple, Kerala
Locality/village : Ambalapuzha
State : Kerala
Country : India
Nearest City/Town : Alapuzha
Best Season To Visit : All
Languages : Malayalam & English
Temple Timings : 4 AM to 12.30 PM and from 5 PM to 8 PM.
Photography : Not Allowed
Ambalapuzha Sri Krishna Temple
Ambalapuzha Sri Krishna temple is positioned in Ambalapuzha, Alapuzha district in the state of Kerala, India. The temple is dedicated to Lord Sri Krishna. The Ambalappuzha Sri Krishna Temple is believed to have been built during 15th – 17th AD by the local ruler Chembakasserry Pooradam Thirunal-Devanarayanan Thampuran.
The idol at Ambalapuzha is likened to Parthasarthi with a whip in the right hand and a Shankhu (sacred conch) in the left. This temple is directly associated to the Guruvayoor Sree Krishna Temple.
The temple is associated with the origin of the famous performing art form of Kerala – Ottamthullal. It is believed that legendary Malayalam poet Kalakkaththu Kunchan Nambiar created this unique art form in the Ambalappuzha Temple premises.
The history says that Lord Krishna, once, appeared in the form of a sage in the court of the King who ruled the region, challenging him to win the game of chess competing with him. Being the chess enthusiast, the King gladly accepted the invitation. The King asked the sage to chose the prize. The sage, being a modest man, wished for a few grains of rice. The grains were placed in the squares in the chess board, each. Every square will have double of its predecessor. The King lost, needless to say. As he started adding the grains to the board, the King realized the humble sage’s demand was not as humble as he thought it would be. At the end, the number had reached one million. The Royal Granary ran out of rice. The prize reached trillions of tons of rice. Upon seeing the dilemma, the sage revealed his true form. He also told the King that he did not have to pay the debt immediately but over time. The King had to serve Paalpayasam freely to the pilgrims until the debt was paid off.
The temple is open for devotees from 4 AM to 12.30 PM and from 5 PM to 8 PM.
Chambakulam Moolam festival is the major festival celebrated in this temple, in the commemoration of bringing the idol to the temple. Aarattu is the second important festival celebrated in the temple. The festival falls on the auspicious day of Thiruvonam. Many cultural dances can also be seen during the festival.
Info on the deity – Specific to the temple deity
The presiding deity of the temple is Lord Krishna, with the sacred conch in his hand. Palpayasam is the major offering given to the deity in this temple.
Devotees can book pal payasam by sending a money order in the name of the Administrator, Ambalapuzha devasom, Ambalapuzha, Alappuzha.
The Amabalapuzha Sri krishna temple devasom authorities can be contacted on the following telephone number
landline: +91- 477 -2272090
Ambalapuzha Sri Krishna Swamy Kshetra Vikasana trust phone number : 0477 2278825 , 2272290
By Road
Ambalapuzha is 13 kms from Alapuzha. Buses, auto-rickshaws and taxis are available almost all the time to reach the temple.
By Rail
The nearest rail head is the Ambalapuzha Railway station at a distance of 2 kms from the temple.
By Air
The nearest airport is the Cochin International Airport at a distance of 97 kms from the temple.
Ambalapuzha Sree Krishna Temple, Alapuzha,Kerala
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