Asramam Sree Krishna Swamy Temple
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| Asramam Sree Krishna Swamy Temple | |
|---|---|
 Front view of the temple | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Kollam |
| Deity | Sreekrishna |
| Festivals | Kollam Pooram |
| Location | |
| Location | Asramam |
| State | Kerala |
| Country |  India |
| Geographic coordinates | 8°54′00.6″N 76°35′07.0″E / 8.900167°N 76.585278°E[1] |
| Elevation | 29.26 m (96 ft) |
| Website | |
| https://kollampooram.com | |
Asramam Sree Krishna Swamy Temple is a Sreekrishna temple in the district of Kollam,[1] Kerala,[2] South India located on the shores of Ashtamudi Lake.[3] Lord Krishna in the form of Navaneet Krishnan or Krishna with Butter is worshiped here. The temple sits on the top of a mount created by digging earth from a nearby place, which now forms the temple pond.
Sub-deities include Swamy Ayyappan (a separate temple building with the 18 holy steps of Sabarimala present), Naga Devatas and Navagrahas.
Kollam pooram is the culmination of a ten-day festival, normally in mid April, of Ashramam Sreekrishna swamy temple.[4]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Ashram Sree Krishna Swamy Temple – Hindu Temple Timings, History, Location, Deity, shlokas". Retrieved 15 November 2023.
- ^ "Ashramam Sri Krishnaswamy Temple - Hindu temple - Kollam - Kerala". yappe.in. Retrieved 15 November 2023.
- ^ "Asramam Sree Krishna Swamy Temple (Kollam) Essential Tips and Information". Trek Zone. Retrieved 15 November 2023.
- ^ News article regarding kollam pooram