Ambalappuzha Sri Krishna Temple is a Hindu temple in Ambalappuzha, Alapuzha
district of Kerala, in south India. It is one of the oldest temples in kerala .
Established during 15-17 AD by the ruler of chempakasherri , Sri. Devanarayan.
Chembakasherri was later renamed as Ambalapuzha.
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. Ambalappuzha Sree Krishna Temple is famous all over India
for the Palpayasam, a daily offering of deliciously sweet milk porridge. It is
also in this temple that Pallipana is performed by Velans (sorcerers), once in
every twelve years.
How to reach
Nearest railway station:
Ambalapuzha, about 2 km away; Alappuzha, about 14 km away
Nearest airport:
Trivandrum International Airport, about 139 km away
