Lord Krishna worshiped in child form as Bala Krishna

Maramkulangara Krishna Temple Eroor, Ernakulam

Maramkulangara Krishna Temple (Malayalam: മാരംകുളങ്ങര ശ്രീകൃഷ്ണസ്വാമി ക്ഷേത്രം) is an Indian Krishna temple situated at Vennala - Eroor route, State of Kerala, India, is easily accessible by road from Palarivattom, Thrippunithura and Vyttila. The principal deity here is Bala Krishna or Krishna in his child form. This Bala Krishna is termed by natives as "Child Specialist".

Temple Significance

A well in temple premises is considered to be holy. The water from this well is used to bathe the babies. It is believed that new born children will be blessed with good health and strength after offering worship in the temple. The most important days in the temple are Thursday and Sunday. Vidyarambham is also conducted in the temple.

Maramkulangara Krishna Temple Eroor, Ernakulam

Upa Devatas

The upa devatas worshipped in Maramkulangara Krishna Temple are Ayyappan, Anthimahakalan, Ayayakshi, Shiva and Parvati, and Nagas.

Temple Legend

The purpose of Krishna's incarnation was to kill Kamsa. And the time for Kamsa to kill Krishna.Poothana was breastfed Krishna with deadly poison in Places.but Lord Bala Krishna Pulled up to Poothana's soul.Thus it is said that Poothana got salvation.Lord Vishnu appeared before Yashoda, who began to cry on suspicion of poisoning the child's body, and poured nectar on the child from the well. That is how the temple got its name, maramkulangara, which means 'the one who killed the woman who came to kill'.The water from this well is used to bathe the babies.

History of Maramkulangara Krishna Temple

Elamprakkodathu Mana, an ancient Namboodiri family which was landlord of the area, had the "Oorazhma" (ownership) of a lot of temples around including the Sree Poornathrayesa Temple and Pishari Kovil Bhagavathi Temple. Maramkulangara Krishna temple also was built by them.

Temple Address: X8FP+W6C, Eroor Rd, Eroor North, Eroor, Ernakulam, Kerala 682306

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