Ambalappuzha Sri Krishna Temple, Hindu temple in Alappuzha district, India
Description
Ambalappuzha Sri Krishna Temple is a Hindu place of worship in Alappuzha district, Kerala. The compound displays typical Kerala architecture with sloping roofs and carved wooden columns, while wall paintings illustrate different narratives from Hindu texts.
History
A local ruler commissioned the site in the 15th century and made it an important religious center in the Travancore region. During the invasion by Tipu Sultan in 1789, the building sheltered a sacred statue from another temple as refuge for three years.
Culture
The site is known for preparing a milk-rice dessert that is served daily to all visitors. This specialty arose from a legend about a chess match between a king and a deity.
Practical
The temple compound sits about 2 kilometers from Ambalapuzha railway station and is accessible via local roads. Visitors should wear modest clothing covering shoulders and knees, as is customary at religious sites in Kerala.
Did you know?
The site draws visitors who come for the daily distribution of the dessert, a tradition maintained without interruption for centuries. Preparing this food requires large quantities of milk and rice from the surrounding region each day.
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