đ Lord Sri Krishna
Ambalappuzha Sri Krishna Temple â Timings 2026
Complete schedule of darshan, aarti, sevas, festivals and prasadam details.
â ī¸Timings may change due to festivals, special rituals, or temple administration decisions. Please verify with temple authorities before your visit.
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Accommodation near Ambalappuzha Sri Krishna Temple
Comfortable stays close to the temple â starting from âš950
Temple & Darshan Timings
Daily temple & darshan schedule â may vary on festival days
| Session | Timings | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
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đ Temple Opening
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4:00 AM
|
Open |
General days
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đ Morning Darshan
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4:00 AM â 11:30 AM
|
Open |
Best before 9 AM
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⸠Afternoon Break
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Between sessions
|
Closed |
Rituals & cleaning
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đ Evening Darshan
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5:00 PM â 8:00 PM
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Open | |
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đ Temple Closing
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8:00 PM
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Closed |
âšī¸ Ambalappuzha, Alappuzha, Kerala. 15th century temple. World-famous for Pal Payasam (sweet rice kheer) â offered continuously since the time of King Chembakassery based on the legend of Lord Krishna's chess game. Travancore Devaswom Board manages.
đ Pal Payasam distributed throughout the day to all devotees. Extended during Aarattu festival.
đ Pal Payasam distributed throughout the day to all devotees. Extended during Aarattu festival.
Aarti Timings
Daily pooja & aarti schedule
Nirmalya Darshan
Pre-dawn first darshan â most auspicious.
Time
:
4:00 AM
Price
:
Free
Usha Puja
Early morning worship of Lord Krishna.
Time
:
5:00 AM
Price
:
Free
Pantheeradi Puja
Midday puja before afternoon closure.
Time
:
12:00 PM
Price
:
Free
Deeparadhana
Evening lamp ceremony â reflected in the temple tank, very beautiful.
Time
:
6:30 PM
Price
:
Free
Darshan Tickets
All darshan types and pricing
| Darshan Type | Price | Wait Time | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|
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General Darshan
Free for all.
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Free |
10â30 min
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Walk-in
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Pujas & Sevas
Special rituals & seva offerings
Pal Payasam Sponsorship
đ Daily
âš500 â âš50,000
Sponsor the world-famous kheer (rice pudding) for distribution â highly meritorious act.
Udayasthamana Puja
đ Full day (sunrise to sunset)
âš5,000 â âš10,000
Most auspicious full-day special puja.
Archana
đ All day
âš51 â âš201
Personal prayer to Lord Krishna by temple priests.
Major Festivals
Special occasions & celebrations
Dhanu month (December / January)
Aarattu Festival
8-day grand annual festival with royal elephant procession and river boat pageant on Pamba backwaters.
đĨ Very High crowd
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8
days
August / September
Janmashtami
Krishna's birthday â all-night celebrations. Free Pal Payasam for all pilgrims.
đĨ Very High crowd
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1
day
April
Vishu
Kerala New Year with special offerings and first view of deity (Vishukkani).
đĨ High crowd
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1
day
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Festival dates change yearly per the Hindu calendar. Verify exact dates before
planning your visit.
Temple Prasadam
Sacred offerings & blessed food
Pal Payasam
âš20 â âš100
World-famous sweet rice kheer â offered continuously since 15th century by a royal vow. Do not miss!
Thulasi Theertham
Free
Sacred basil water.
Butter Prasad
Free (festival days)
Butter prasad on Janmashtami and special days.
How to Reach
Nearest transport options
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Nearest Airport:
Kochi Airport (65 km)
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Nearest Railway:
Alappuzha Railway Station (14 km)
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Nearest Bus Stop:
Ambalappuzha Bus Stand (1 km)