Ambalapuzha Sree krishna temple
also called Dwaraka of the South. 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.
How to
reach ambalappuzha temple, location:
Ambalapuzha is a small town about 13 kilometers
from alappuzha town beside NH 66 (old NH47). The temple is situated about 1.5
kilometers east of ambalappuzha town junction.
The presiding diety is parthasarathi
some mention it as gopalakrishna.
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Ambalapuzha temple timings
Ambalappuzha Temple Timings: 3 A.M to 12 P M and 5 PM to 8 PM
Transportation facilities to the temple:
Kerala State Road transport
corporation bus stand: Alappuzha 91-477 - 2252501
Indian Railways:
Alappuzha - 91- 477- 2238465 ambalappuzha: 91-477-2272620
some
important information related to the temple
Melpathur
Narayana Namboothiripad has stayed here.
Thunjathu ezhuthachan is believed
to have penned his famous work Adyathtmaka Ramanayam kilipattu here.
The
famous thullal artist Kunjan Nambiar had lived and died in the premises of
this temple. The mizhavu used by kunjan nambiar is preserved at the temple
premises
The champakulam moolam snake boat race is associated with this
temple..
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Ambalapuzha paal payasam
The sweet porridge made of milk, sugar and rice offered in this temple
otherwise called
Amabalapuzha Pal payasam. devotees can book the payasam by sending a money
order in the name of the administrator , ambalapuzha devasom, ambalapuzha,
alappuzha.
The temple devasom authorities of sree krishna temple can
be contacted at the following telephone number
landline: +91- 477 -2272090
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Pallipana ritual
Pallipana at ambalappuzha temple a once in 12 years ritual.
click here for details
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Information for pilgrims
accomodation: ramanilayam tourist home , ambalapuzha west gate ph: 0477
2963250, mobile 9446582750
ambalapuzha sree krishna swamy kshetra vikasana
trust
phone number : 0477 2278825 , 2272290
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