Search
» »Krishna Temples of South India

Krishna Temples of South India

By Ayanita

The holy festival of Janmashtami has arrived. Lord Krishna is revered in the entire nation and this festival is gloriously celebrated with bhajans, prayers and dancing in devotion. You must be busy planning as to where you should travel on this auspicious occasion. If you are in South India this Janmashtami, then there are few famous Krishna temples which can be a part of your festival celebrations this year.

Here are some of the Krishna temples of South India which are visited by the devout and dedicated followers of Lord Krishna. You can choose from the list of temples given below to celebrate Janmashtami this year.

Guruvayur Sri Krishna Temple

Guruvayur Sri Krishna Temple

Situated at Guruvayur in Kerala, it is one of the revered Krishna temples in India. The deity residing here is a four armed Lord Krishna with a conch, discus, mace and lotus. He also adorns a basil garland. Guruvayur is considered as Dwarka of South India. The idol here is constructed of Patalanjana stone which makes the temple unique.

Udupi Shree Krishna Matha

Udupi Shree Krishna Matha

Lord Krishna in this temple is highly worshiped by His devout followers. One of the popular Krishna temples in South India, this idol is famous for being decked up by jewels. The matha or ashrama here is dedicated to devotion and living. Madhwacharya is believed to be the founder of the idol at this temple.

ISKCON Temples

ISKCON Temples

This internationally famed Krishna Temple comprises an important part of South India tourism. ISKCON Temples are present all over the world, while in South India you can cover those in Chennai and Bangalore this Janmashtami. Amazing architectural splendour is seen in the ISKCON temples which attracts spiritual tourists as well as leisure travellers from every corner of the world.

Ambalappuzha Sri Krishna Temple

Ambalappuzha Sri Krishna Temple

Located in Alleppey, Lord Krishna in this temple is associated with Parthasarathi. The deity here holds a whip and conch in both the hands. The payasam and the sweet pudding served here has mythological significance. Amabalapuzha Temple festival is very famous here and it signifies bringing of Lord Krishna to the temple.

Rajagopalaswamy Temple

Rajagopalaswamy Temple

One of the renowned Krishna temples of South India, it is situated at Mannargudi in Tamil Nadu. Rajagopalaswamy is the idol residing at the temple who is a form of Lord Krishna. It is also known as Dakshina Dwarka. Panguni Thiruvizha is celebrated with lots of festivity. This temple is an appreciated Vaishnavite shrines in South India tourism.

Balakrishna Temple, Hampi

Balakrishna Temple, Hampi

One of the famous Krishna Temple of South India tourism, Balakrishna Temple was constructed by Krishnadevaraya, after his victory over Utkala. The main idol established there is now displayed in Chennai State Museum. The carvings on the pillar and temple halls comprises an important part of South India tourism. One can visit this historical temple on the eve of Janmashtami.

 Venugopala Swamy Temple

Venugopala Swamy Temple

Another ideal Krishna temples of Hoysala architecture, this temples resides in Mysore at Karnataka. It is located beside Krishnaraja Sagara Dam in Mysore. This temple of Lord Krishna had the main idol of Venugopalaswamy where the idol was seen playing a flute. This temple along with two others got submerged and were later rehabilitated.

Parthasarathy Temple

Parthasarathy Temple

Situated in Triplicane of Chennai, this Krishna temple finds its mention by the laureates of Tamil literature of 6th and 9th century. One of the oldest temples of Chennai, it is an important religious site of South India tourism. Krishna and Narasimha temples have seperate entrances. The gopurams and mandapas are a magnificent display of South Indian architecture.

Janardanaswamy Temple

Janardanaswamy Temple

One of the oldest temples of South India tourism, this Krishna temple is 2000 years old. Situated in Varkala, the temple is also considered to be an important Ayurveda centre. The deity is a form of Lord Vishnu and found performing Aachamanam or purification ritual. Various legends are associated to this temple. Ritualistic performances make the atmosphere pious and holy.

Vadaku Thamaraikulam Krishna Aalayam

Vadaku Thamaraikulam Krishna Aalayam

This Krishna temple was constructed in 2005 and can be an important place to tour this Janmashtami. It is situated in Kanyakumari and comprises an important part of South India tourism.

Get Instant News Updates
Enable
x
Notification Settings X
Time Settings
Done
Clear Notification X
Do you want to clear all the notifications from your inbox?
Settings X