Temples in Kovalam

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Ambalapuzha

The temple here is considered to be one of the three main Krishna temples in Kerala. The Deity was installed here in 1613. During the 1790 invasion of Sultan Tipu, the Deity of Lord Krishna was moved from Guruvayur and stayed here temporarily. The spot where the Deity was kept is still known as Guruvayurambalam, the temple of Guruvayur. This temple is famous for its offerings of palpayasam, a milk porridge of exceptional sweetness. Although worshiped as Unnikrishna, or child Krishna, the Deity looks like Parthasarathi with a whip in His right hand and a sankha (conch) in the left.

There is a ten day festival in March-April, during which there are a number of dance performances. Ambalapuzha is located 76 km south of Kochi (Cochin). The nearest rail junction is Tiruvalla Rd. Accommodation is in Alappuzha.

Tiruvangad

Located here is one of the three most famous Sri Rama Temples in Kerala. It is a large temple area (6 acres) with a two acre tank. The temple is very old. The Deity in the temple is a four-armed form of Vishnu. The club is held upside down, which is unusual. Tiruvangad is 2 km from Tellicherry station, 69 km north of Calicut on the seashore, in the north of Kerala.

Trichambaram Krishna Temple

In this temple there is a Deity of Lord Krishna as He appeared after killing Kamsa. This temple is said to have been established by Parasurama. It is about 2 km northeast of the Siva Temple at Taliparamba. The temple existed before the 11th century and has excellent woodcarvings.