Nangiarkulangara Sree Krishna Swamy Temple is situated in Nangiarkulangara near Haripad, in the Alappuzha district of Kerala. Dedicated to Bhagavan Sree Krishna, the temple is owned and managed by the Travancore Devaswom Board. The temple also houses several subsidiary deities (Upa devatas), including Ganapati, Ayyappa, Bhagavan Sri Rama, and Yakshi. Adjacent to the temple is a well-maintained, expansive pond. Among the weekdays, Thursday holds special significance for devotees. Architecturally, the temple features a circular sanctum sanctorum (Sreekovil), with the main murti of Bhagavan Sri Krishna facing east. The annual festival is marked by various rituals unique to Sri Krishna temples in Kerala, including the Sree Bhootha Bali. Annadanam
more (food donation) is an integral part of the celebrations. The festival also showcases traditional performing arts, music, and dance of Kerala. The festivities conclude with the grand Arattu ritual, during which the Utsava murti (festival idol) of Bhagavan Sri Krishna is taken for a ceremonial purification dip.
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