Ambalapuzha - Krishna Temple

Sri Krishna temple, Ambalapuzha, Alappuzha district, Kerala

• Meditation: I meditate on Sri Krishna of Ambalapuzha.

• Ambalapuzha: Ambalapuzha has a famous temple of Sri Krishna. Ambalapuzha is associated with the legend of Vilvamangal Swamy.

• Legend of Vilvamangal Swamy: According to legend, once the Maharaja of Travancore (Poordam Thirunal Thampuran) and Vilvamangal Swamy, an ardent devotee of Sri Krishna were travelling in a boat along the Kuttanadan backwaters. While travelling they heard melodious music of flute emanating from the top of a Banyan tree. The maharaja could not see anything but Vilvamangal saw a bright glow and the form of Bala Murali Krishna. Vilvamangal Swamy was overwhelmed with joy and listened to the melodious music till the glow of Bala Murali Krishna disappeared.

• Ambalapuzha is located in the Alappuzha district of Kerala.

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