Ambalappuzha Sree Krishna Swamy Temple

Ambalappuzha Sree Krishna Swamy Temple is one of the best-known temples of Alappuzha district, situated at Ambalappuzha in Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to Sree Krishna, worshipped here in the form of Parthasarathy. Kerala Tourism highlights the temple's religious importance and its place among the notable Vaishnava shrines of the region.

For many visitors, the name Ambalappuzha is inseparable from the temple's famous Palpayasam, a sweet milk-and-rice offering associated with the deity. Beyond pilgrimage, the temple is valuable for travellers interested in Kerala's living traditions, ritual culture and temple architecture. Its tiled structures, enclosed sacred spaces and active worship environment are quite different from a museum monument: this remains a functioning place of devotion.

Visitors should dress respectfully, follow temple-entry rules, avoid interrupting rituals and confirm any restrictions before arriving. The temple's location also makes it possible to combine a spiritual visit with other attractions in the Ambalappuzha and Kuttanad parts of Alappuzha district.