Ambalappuzha Sree Krishna Swamy Temple
Ambalappuzha Sree Krishna Swamy Temple is an Indian Hindu temple dedicated to Krishna at Ambalappuzha in Alappuzha district of Kerala. The temple is believed to have been built during 15th century AD by the local ruler Chembakasserry Pooradam Thirunal-Devanarayanan Thampuran. It is one of the seven greatest temples in Travancore. It is considered one among the 108 Abhimana Kshethram of Vaishnavate tradition.
| Ambalappuzha Sree Krishna Swamy Temple | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| Deity | Lord Krishna |
| Location | |
| Location | Ambalappuzha |
| State | Kerala |
| Country | India |
Location within Kerala | |
| Geographic coordinates | 9.3836°N 76.3695°E |
| Architecture | |
| Creator | Chembakasserry Pooradam Thirunal-Devanarayanan Thampuran |
| Completed | ME 790 |
The idol at Ambalappuzha is likened to Parthasarthi form of Vishnu, holding a whip in his right hand and a conch in his left. During the raids of Tipu Sultan in 1789, the idol of Sri Krishna from the Guruvayoor Temple was brought to the Ambalappuzha Temple for safe keeping for three years.
Payasam, a sweet pudding made of rice and milk is served in the temple and is believed that the Lord Guruvayoorappan visits the temple daily to accept the offering.