Sree Krishna Swamy Temple Alleppey, Kerala

The Sree Krishna Swamy Temple, Ambalapuzha is one of the most famous Shree Krishna temples among Vaishnavas in south India's Kerala district; it is built in Kerala. Architectural style and is also popularly known as the "Dwarka of the south.” The deity present in the temple is that of Parthasarathy, the charioteer of Arjuna. The idol contains a whip in its right hand and a Sankha in its left hand. In 1789, the Krishna idol was brought from guruvayoor temple to the ambalappuzha temple due to the king Tipu Sultan’s raids.

The temple is famous all over India due to the pal payasam, a sweet pudding made of rice and milk offered to the Lord daily. It is popularly known as Ambalappuzha Palpayasam. There is also a mythological story behind the payasam served in this temple.

Things to do at Sree Krishna Swamy Temple

You can engage in various fun and loving activities near the temple.

• Enjoy the natural view at Kumarakom Bird sanctuary and capture your moments with pictures over there.
• You can also visit Alappuzha Beach and can explore the stunning view of the sunset.
• If you want to visit another unique temple, then visit the Mannarasala snake temple.

How to reach Sree Krishna Swamy Temple, Ambalapuzha

Highways and airways well connect Sree Krishna Swamy temple to significant cities. It is on National street NH47. If you are coming by bus, the temple is 13 km away from Alappuzha. Buses and auto-rickshaws are readily available for visitors almost all the time.

Nearest railway station: Ambalapuzha railway station is just a 2 km distance from the Temple.

Nearest airport: The nearest airport to the temple is the cochin international airport. It stands at a distance of 97 km from the temple.

Best time to visit Sree Krishna Swamy Temple, Ambalapuzha

The best time to visit the temple is the day of Thiruvonam. It is the day when the Champbakulam Moolam festival is held in the temple on the commemoration of bringing the idol to the temple. Many cultural dances are also performed during this day.

Visiting timings

3:00 AM - 12:30 PM and 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Entry fees at Sree Krishna Swamy Temple

There is no entry fee at Sree Krishna Swamy Temple. You can visit freely without any cost.

Time to visit

5 am to 10 am, and 5.30 pm to 7 pm

The timing of Ushaha puja is 7 am.

List of nearby attractions

• Kuttanad
• St John Rc Church
• Ambalapuzha Beach
• Punnamada Lake