Neyyattinkara Sree Krishna Swamy Temple is a Lord Krishna temple situated at Neyyattinkara, 20 km south of Thiruvananthapuram city, in Kerala. One of the important temples of Lord Krishna, the temple is also of great historic importance as well. The temple enshrines Unnikannan in the form of as the presiding deity.
Neyyattinkara Sree Krishna Swamy Temple is an ancient temple dedicated to Lord Krishna. It is situated at Neyyattinkara, 20 km south of Thiruvananthapuram city, Kerala. The temple is considered as the Guruvayur of Trivandrum city. Neyyattinkara Sree Krishna Swamy Temple is one of the important temples of Lord Krishna and is also of great historic importance as well. King Marthanda Varma of Travancore built the temple in 1755. Lord Krishna is worshipped in this temple in the form of Unnikannan (Baby Krishna).
Location : Neyyattinkara, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695121 India
Gods : Krishna
Landmark : Neyyattinkara Sree Krishna Swamy Temple is a famous Lord Krishna temple situated at Neyyattinkara, on the way to Kanyakumari, 20 km south of Thiruvananthapuram city in Kerala. The nearest airport is Trivandrum International Airport, around 24 km away.
Festivals :
March – 10-day annual festival
April – 10-day annual festival
November – Mandala season
December – Mandala season
Offerings :Thrikayilvenna or Thrikayil Venna (butter) is a unique offering to Neyyattinkara Unnikannan – the deity of the temple.
Darsan Info
Timings : Neyyattinkara Sree Krishna Swamy Temple is open from 5 AM to 11 AM and from 5 PM to 8 PM
Darsan Dresscode
At Neyyattinkara Sree Krishna Swamy Temple, Kerala traditional attire is preferred. Men are not supposed to wear shirt or t-shirt on upper torso while entering the chuttambalam. Women should wear traditional Indian dress like Saree or churidhar with dupatta.