Temple details

Thiruvanath Sreekrishna Temple

History

Thiruvanath Sreekrishna Temple is a historic and culturally significant shrine located in Ayyanthole, in the Thrissur district of Kerala. Dedicated to Lord Sree Krishna, the temple once stood as a spiritual centre under the patronage of the Kezhakiniyedathu Mana, a distinguished Namboothiri family. Temple history is deeply intertwined with regional politics and resistance. The Kezhakiniyedathu family famously allied with the Samoothiri (Zamorin) of Kozhikode against the rule of the Kochi king. In retaliation, the Kochi king seized their properties, leaving the temple abandoned and neglected for many years. Adding to its turbulent past, the temple was later looted and destroyed during the invasions of Tipu Sultan. The temple more lay in ruins near the estate of Appan Thampuran. In a remarkable act of devotion and preservation, Appan Thampuran recovered the idol of Sri Krishna from a nearby pond. He financed the temple’s restoration and performed the Jeernodharana (ritual renewal), spending a sum of ₹30,000—a substantial amount at the time. Although he had hoped for reimbursement from the government, the support never came. Today, Thiruvanath Sreekrishna Temple stands not only as a sacred place of worship but also as a testament to resilience, sacrifice, and the enduring power of faith through Kerala’s storied history.

Poojas

Choroonu ചോറൂണ് ₹120
Dhara ധാര ₹25

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