Ambalappuzha Sri Krishna temple
is a true Hindu temple located in Alappuzha district of Kerala. Associated with
Guruvayoor Sri Krishna Temple they say this temple came into picture during 790
AD.
The idol you are going to witness
here is equated to Parthasarthi which has whisk in the right hand and Sacred
conch in the other. It is said that during the course of Tipu Sultan the idol
of Sri Krishna was shifted to Ambalappuzha Temple from Guruvayoor for the
safety of it.
Ambalappuzha payasam which is served
to devotees is famous amongst Hindu believers. This amazing Pudding which is
made out of rice and milk reflects the mythological site.
Legends
Once Lord Krishna appeared in the
form of sage in front of the King who ruled the region at that particular time
and offered him a fair contest of chess as king was too enthusiast about chess
and agreed to play against.
Before taking on board of chess
Sage asked the king to Offer him a grain of rice if he won the game and King
happily agreed to the same and also agreed on the page that each square would
double the grain of rice.
As Lord Krishna won the game king
was happy in giving the grain of rice but soon he realised the motives of
demanding to double the grain of rice by each grid and by the time he doubled the
grain of 20th square he realised his kingdom has run out of the
rice.
So seeing this situation lord
Krishna gave him an option to pay him partially and told that he would serve
paal payasam till his debt is clear and King in his turn agreed with the same.
Architecture
Modest approach of Kerala style
coming to craft the fantasy of this temple is just tremendous work of
construction. Paintings of the ten incarnations of Lord Vishnu within the
premises of temple reveal the association of Lord Krishna with this temple.
Besides that, this temple is renowned for its sorcerers,
which is performed once in every twelve years and it’s also a site where
Ottanthullal, was performed.
Festivals
Ambalapuzha Temple Festival which
is also known as Chambakulam Moolam water festival is celebrated on the Moolam
day and it is celebrated every year where tourist and devotees comes from all
across the world to take blessings from Lord Krishna.
The Aaraattu festival starts with
the flag hosting on the Atham star during the month between March and April. It
takes place on the same month of Thiruvonam day.
Beside that temple also takes
share pleasure in celebrating Pallipana which happens once in every twelve
years.
How to Reach
If you wish to land here via road
then Alappuzha is just 15 km away from here.
Nearest railway station is
Ambalapuzha, which is at a distance of 2 km beside that Alappuzha station which
circle the site is also 14 km away from here.
Nearest airport is
Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, which is at a distance of
approximately 37 km away from the site of this temple.
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