Ambalapuzha Sree Krishna temple is situated to the south of Alappuzha. The distance to this temple from Alappuzha is about 115km's. Ambalapuzha temple is famous all over India for the Palpayasam, the daily offering of deliciously sweet milk porridge.
Pallipana, performed by Velans (sorcerers) once in every twelve years is also in this ambalappuzha temple. The paintings of the Dasavatharam that is the ten incarnations of Lord Vishnu, are also displayed on the inner walls of the Chuttambalam.
Ottanthullal, a satiric art form originated by the poet Kunchan Nambiar was first performed on the premises of this temple. |