Ambalapuzha Temple
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
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.
Rail
Alappuzha railway station is connected to the major cities of
Kerala. Internal transport can be done on Taxis, Auto- rickshaws,
and Rickshaws.
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.
