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Mavelikkara Sree Krishna Swamy Temple

Mavelikkara Sree Krishna Swamy Temple is a traditional Krishna shrine in the heart of Mavelikkara town, Alappuzha. Kerala Tourism records its Travancore Devaswom Board administration, the distinctive Vakacharthu ritual tradition and an annual ten-day festival in the Malayalam month of Meenam. The temple is an important stop for visitors exploring the religious and cultural heritage of southern Kerala.

DistrictAlappuzha
PIN Code690101
Place NameMavelikkara Sree Krishna Swamy Temple
Place TypeTemple
LocalityMavelikkara
TalukMavelikkara

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About Mavelikkara Sree Krishna Swamy Temple

Mavelikkara Sree Krishna Swamy Temple occupies a central place in the religious life of Mavelikkara town in Alappuzha district. Kerala Tourism’s festival documentation identifies the shrine at Mavelikkara, Alappuzha 690101, notes that it faces east and records Sree Krishna as the main deity. The same official record highlights the temple’s Vakacharthu ritual tradition and a ten-day annual festival held in the Malayalam month of Meenam, generally falling in March or April.

The temple was historically associated with the Idaserry family and is now under the Travancore Devaswom Board. For travellers, the value of the site lies in experiencing an active Kerala temple within the town rather than viewing it only as an architectural object. Festival days can be especially atmospheric but also crowded, so visitors should check current arrangements and follow local rules on dress, entry and photography.

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Mavelikkara Sree Krishna Swamy Temple is a major Krishna shrine in central Mavelikkara, Alappuzha, known for the Vakacharthu tradition and its ten-day annual Meenam festival.

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Nammude Keralam Last checked 2026-08-10

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  • Avoid restricted, slippery, flooded or poorly lit areas, and never cross a closed access point.

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