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Mukkoottuthara Thiruvambadi Sree Krishnaswami Temple

Coordinates: 9°27′05.9″N 76°52′39.5″E / 9.451639°N 76.877639°E / 9.451639; 76.877639
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Mukkoottuthara Thiruvambadi Sree Krishnaswami Temple
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictKottayam
DeityKrishna
FestivalsThiru utsavam in Makaram
Location
LocationMukkoottuthara
StateKerala
Country India
Mukkoottuthara Thiruvambadi Sree Krishnaswami Temple is located in Kerala
Mukkoottuthara Thiruvambadi Sree Krishnaswami Temple
Thiruvambadi Sree Krishnaswamy Temple, Mukkoottuthara, Kottayam, Kerala
Geographic coordinates9°27′05.9″N 76°52′39.5″E / 9.451639°N 76.877639°E / 9.451639; 76.877639
Architecture
TypeTraditional Kerala style
Specifications
Temple(s)One
Elevation136.45 m (448 ft)

Mukkoottuthara Thiruvambadi SreeKrishna Swami temple is a traditional Kerala-style Hindu shrine located near Mukkoottuthara in Erumely panchayath, Kottayam district. Sree Krishna swami is the presiding primary deity here. Other sub deities are Naga, Ayyappa, and Devi. The temple is situated few metres away from the town and also an important landmark of Mukkoottuthara. The thiruutsavam is hosted from 3-8 February, ending with the Aarattu ceremony.[1] Various rituals are also associated with the festival. The idol of deity is taken out of the temple for ritual bathing on the aarattu day. Ghoshayathra with fireworks and Chendamelam is also an important event during the festival. Many devotees arrive at the temple to join the festivities.[citation needed]

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  1. ^ "Sree Krishna Swmai temple Mukkoottuthara". www.hindu-blog.com.