Ambalappuzha
Utsavam Venue: Sree Krishna Temple, 14 km from Alappuzha
town, south Kerala.
The Sree Krishna Temple is a glorious
tribute to the Kerala style of architecture. The holy offering of
delicious milk porridge 'Ambalappuzha palppayasam'
is the most striking feature of the rituals at this temple. The
payasam is considered to be the epitome of sweetness by devout Hindus
of Kerala. When you visit God's Own Country make it a point to taste
the Ambalappuzha palppayasam. This offering is made here everyday.
In the 16th century, the temple auditorium was
the venue of Kunchan Nambiar's 'Ottanthullal' debut. During the
ten day festival many cultural and folk art forms are performed
here.
Getting there:
Nearest railway station: Ambalappuzha.
Nearest airports: Cochin International
Airport, about 85 km; Thiruvananthapuram International Airport,
about 150 km from Alappuzha town
Festivals
: Kerala is a land
of colourful festivals, which have a long history and tradition behind them.
Kerala's innumerable festivals however stand out because of their uniqueness.