Alleppey City Guide
Constructed in the typical Kerala architectural style, the temple is famous all over India, and is renowned for the Palpayasam, the daily offering of sweet milk porridge.
Location : Ambalapuzha temple is situated 14 Km from Alleppey, Kerala
Best Time to Visit : Alleppey should be visited during September to March.
About Ambalapuzha Temple
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.
Architecture of the Temple
The beautiful temple was built in 800 A.D. and the best of the workers were called to design the srchitect of the temple. An idol of Sri Krishna in black granite stone was carved out for installation. The Lord Parthsarathy idol was duly installed in the temple at a propitious time on Thiruvonam day in Mithunam in 1613 A.D.
Getting There
By Air : Cochin International Airport, about 85 km from Alappuzha town, is the nearest airport. Transport to Alleppey from Airport is easy as one can get taxis, buses and KTDC's owned vehicles.
By Rail : Alappuzha railway station is connected to the major cities of Kerala. Internal transport can be done on Taxis, Auto- rickshaws, and Rickshaws.
By Road : Alappuzha is at well connected to the major cities of Kerala via road network. Some major cities distances are: Cochin- 56 Km,Calicut- 244 Km, Trivandrum- 160 Km, Kollam- 89 Km.
Accommodations
Alappuzha is a popular destination in Kerala and therefore has no dearth of good stay options.
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| By Suresh (on Jun 30, 2011 10:49 AM) It is very nice
could i get the contact number of the temple administration
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