Ambalapuzha Sree Krishna Temple (Ambalapuzha)

India / Kerala / Alappuzha / Ambalapuzha
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The Ambalapuzha Temple is a typical Kerala style built temple, dedicated to Sree Krishna. Ambalapuzha temple is famous for its temple architecture and the milk porridge- Paalpaayasam. Chembakasseri Pooradam built this temple in 800 AD. One of the legends connected with the origin of this temple is related to the sage Vilwamangalam Swaamiyaar. Devanarayana Raja surrendered his kingdom to Sreekrishnan after the consecration of Ambalapuzha temple and assumed the name Devanarayanan. The idol at Ambalapuzha is likened to Parthasaarathhi with a whip in the right hand and a Shankhu (sacred conch) in the left. It is also in this temple that 'Pallipana' dance is performed by 'Velans' (sorcerers) once in twelve years. Human sacrifice was conducted in ancient times.

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Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ambalappuzha_Sri_Krishna_Temple
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Coordinates:   9°22'59"N   76°22'9"E

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  • Binumon T K Saraswathy Nilayam.
  • Sivadasan T K Salini Nilayam Seethuparalil.
  • This temple is famous throughout Kerala for the milk porridge, 'Palpayasam' served here. At Karumadi, near by, is an image of the Buddha, a relic of the times when Buddhism flourished in the State.
  • Recently when Tsunami made destruction surrounding areas, the only place left safe was Ambalapuzha& it is believed that Bhagvan kept the natives safe
  • The ten-day annual festival of the temple commences with the flag-hoisting ceremony on the Atham day in Meenam (March-April). The arattu Utsavam takes place in Thiruvonam day i.e. the tenth day. But much importance is attached to the ninth-day festival. On this day the famous Natakasala (dance hall) sadya or feast is held in honor of the Marars, the traditional artists who play the percussion instruments.
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  • hai, one day i will come to ambalapuzha
  • It's my gift in life to get an opportunity to live in this holy land. Im not at all satisfied about the people here. But Im happy to get Kanna as my soul mate... He is a path finder for me. If Ive an another life, in that life too I wish to live as an ideal devotee of my Kanna.... Kannayya.....
  • what do you mean by "typical Kerala style"? If u do not know what u r writing about, refrain from doing it.
  • SriKrishna is a considered as a single word for your kind information.
  • It's a gift to my life to get an chance or an opportunity to live on this gods on land.Ambalapuzha kannan is my heart and HE shows me the path for my life.......
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  • very nice place. very good
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