Kalady Sri Krishna Temple - Kerala

Address

Kalady Sri Krishna Temple – Kerala

Muthalakadavu Rd, Thalayattumpilli,

Kalady, Ernakulam district,

Kerala 683574

Phone: + 093888 62321

Moolavar

Sri Krishna

Introduction

Location: Kalady, Ernakulam district, Kerala; birthplace of Adi Shankaracharya.Deity: Lord Krishna, also called Thrikkaladiyappan, the family deity of Adi Shankaracharya.Temple Age: Believed to be over 1000 years old.Architecture: Built in the typical Kerala architectural style.Brindavan of Aryamba: The cremation site of Adi Shankaracharya’s mother, Aryamba, within the temple complex.Ancient Lamp Post: A black stone lamp post that existed since the time of Adi Shankaracharya.Ganapathy Shrine: Present near the main temple.Puranic Significance:

The miracle where Lord Krishna altered the course of the Periyar River to ease Adi Shankaracharya and his mother’s journey.
The site where this miracle occurred became known as Kalady, and the bathing ghat is called ArattuKadavu.
The Kanakadhara Stotra was composed by Adi Shankaracharya, resulting in the miraculous appearance of golden gooseberries at Swarnathu Mana.

Beliefs:

Possessing the golden gooseberries brings relief from financial troubles and promises eternal life.
Devotees from all over the world participate in the Kanakadhara Yajna on Akshayathritheeya Day.

Festivals:

Kanakadhara Yajna: Celebrated on Akshayathritheeya Day.
Sri Sankara Jayanthi: Celebrating the birth of Adi Shankaracharya.
Annuval Festival: A major festival in the temple.
Annual Festival: An 8-day festival ending on Bharani Nakshatra day in the month of Makaram (January – February).