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Ambalapuzha Sree Krishna Temple in Alappuzha Kerala

Ambalappuzha Sree Krishna Temple is a famous Hindu Lord Krishna temple situated 14 km south of Alappuzha in Kerala, India. Ambalapuzha Temple was built by the erstwhile ruler of Chembakasserry Sree Pooradam Thirunal Devanarayanan Thampuran during 15th – 17th AD. It is believed that the idol of Sree Krishna of Guruvayoor Temple was brought here for safekeeping during the raids of Tipu Sultan in 1789. The temple is also famous for its unique prasadam, the delicious Ambalapuzha Palpayasam – a sweet porridge made of rice, milk, and sugar. Ambalapuzha Sri Krishna Temple is often refereed as Dwaraka of South...

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A Velakali performance infront of the Sree Padmanabha Swamy ..by Velloor Kurup and his army chieftains.

Velakali is a ritual performed in temples in Kerala. It is performed to commemorate the victory of Pandavas over Kauravas. It is basically a martial dance performed to the accompaniment of trumpets, kettle drums and war cries. This Velakali stamp was released on 30th April, 1991.
This art form is originated from the traditional martial arts' Kalaripayattu',this is a group dance performed during the festivals at certain temples in central Travancore area in Kerala.This spectacular martial dance is performed by men in some of the temples of southern Kerala. The dancers, clad in the traditional clothes and colourful headgear of the medieval Kurup( klick on this) soldiers, engage in vigorous movements and dexterous sword play, to the accompaniment of an orchestra comprising the maddalam, ilathalam, kombu and kuzhal. Velakali originated in Ambalappuzha where, Velloor Kurup the chief of the Chempakasserri army, promoted it to boost the martial spirit of the people. The dance form is a regular feature of the annual festivities at the Ambalappuzha Sree Krishna temple in Alappuzha district.

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MANOJKURUP said…

This temple is typical Kerala architecture,hardly any modern constructions inside. Those galleries, the roof with wooden carvings, the corridors, grills made of wood etc.. It has retained its essence till date....!

August 24, 2014 at 5:03 PM

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