Country India Location Mukkoottuthara District Kottayam | State Kerala Elevation 124 m (407 ft) Primary deity Krishna | |
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Proper name മുക്കൂട്ടുതറ തിരുവമ്പാടി ശ്രീകൃഷ്ണ സ്വാമി ക്ഷേത്രം Important festivals Thiruutsavam in Makaram | ||
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 meters away from the town and also an important landmark of Mukkoottuthara. The thiruutsavam is hosted from 3 February to 8th, ending with the Aarattu ceremony. 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. Lots of devotees arrives at the temple to become a part of the festivities.