Famous temples in Alappuzha district with details
Alappuzha district of Kerala is known for its natural beauty and back waters. There is yet another attraction to this place, that is the presence of many popular pilgrim places. In this article I have mentioned about the renowned temples in Alappuzha with a brief note on each.
Ambalappuzha Sri Krishna Temple
Ambalappuzha is a small town in Alappuzha district and this place is know for the famous Sree Krishna temple. The main deity at this temple is Lord Sree Krishna and the main offering is "paalpayasam", a sweet porridge made of rice, milk, and sugar. In fact Ambalappuzha paalpayasam is more famous than the Ambalappuzha temple. This temple was built by Sree Chembakasserry Pooradam Thirunal Devanarayanan Thampuran.
Ambalapuzha Arattu is the main festival celebrated at this temple during the month of March-April(Meenam). Velakali, is an important martial dance performed in association with this festival. During the month of Midhunam (Moolam Nakshatra), a ritual by the name Ambalapuzha Moolakazhcha is held. It is believed that Kunjan Nambiar gave bith to the unique art form "Oottamthullal at the Ambalappuzha Sri Krishna Temple premises.
Address
Ambalappuzha Sri Krishna Temple
Ambalappuzha
Kerala - India
Tel : +91 477 2272090Mannarasala Sree Nagaraja Temple
Mannarasala Sree Nagaraja Temple is dedicated to Naga Daivams and is situated in Haripad of Alappuzha district. The presiding deity is Nagaraja. his temple is the renowned temple in Kerala worshiping serpents. The puja pattern in this temple is headed by a Brahmin lady and she is known as "Mannarasala Valia Amma". The present Valia Amma is Uma Devi Antharjanam. The Ayilyam day in Tulam, Kanni and Kumbham months are celebrated in this temple. Ayilam is considered to be the star of serpents.
An interesting belief about the temple is that, couples, those who do not have children after marriage, visit this temple and does "uruli Kamzthal". It is believed that once they do this, a serpent will be there inside the "uruli" and will pray for the couples so that soon they will get a kid. Once they get a kid, they will have to come back to the temple and do "Uruli nivarthal". This is done to make the serpent free or else without knowing that the couples have got a child, the serpent will continue to pray inside the uruli. "Uruli" is a vessel usually made out of bronze.
Address
Mannarasala Sree Nagaraja Temple
Mannarasala P.O,
Haripad - Alappuzha Dist,
PIN: 690 514
Kerala, India,
Tel : +91 479 2413214Padanilam Parabrahma Temple
Padanilam Parabrahma Temple is another famous temple situated in Noornad, Padanilam of Alappuzha district. The main deity in this temple is Lord Parabrahma, the integration of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva and the main festival celebrated here is "Padanilam Sivarathri". Kaavadiyattam and Kettulsavam are the main rituals during this festival. Vrischikamahotsavam, Irupathiyettamonam, Chirappu, Sapthahayajnam etc are the other main festival celebrated here. In Padanilam Parabrahma Temple the priest does not wear the sacred thread around his body - "Poonool".
Address
Padanilam Parabrahma Temple
Noornad - Padanilam
Alappuzha Dist
Kerala, India, Chettikulangara Bhagavathi Temple
Chettikulangara Bhagavathi Temple is situated in Chettikulangara of Alappuzha district. Chettikulangara Kumbha Bharani is the renowned festival celebrated at this temple. 'Kuthiyottam' and 'Kettukazcha' are the main events associated with this festival. This festival is held during the month of Kumbam. Ethirelppu festival, Navarathri festival and Aswati Utsavam are the other festivals celebrated here. Ganapathy Homam, Bhagavathy Seva, Kadumpayasam, Aravanapayasam, Palpayasam, Chuttuvilakku etc are the major offerings.
Address
Chettikulangara Bhagavathi Temple,
Chettikulangara. P.O.
Mavelikkara - 6,
Aalappuzha district,
Kerala - India
Tel : + 91 - 479 - 2346600
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