Thiruvambady Sri Krishna Temple

Thiruvambady Sri Krishna Temple is a revered Hindu temple in Thrissur dedicated to Lord Krishna in his child form (Unnikrishna) and Goddess Bhadrakali. Located on Shornur Road near the Vadakkunnathan Temple, it is one of the two principal participants in the famous Thrissur Pooram festival. The temple features traditional Kerala architecture with a circular sanctum and copper-covered conical roof.

Visitors can expect a traditional Kerala-style temple experience with worship of Lord Krishna as a child deity alongside Goddess Bhadrakali. The temple complex includes multiple shrines for Ganesha, Sastha, and other deities. During Thrissur Pooram, visitors witness the vibrant Madathilvaravu procession. The temple maintains traditional rituals and dress codes.

The idol of Krishna was originally the Parthasarathy idol from a temple at Edakkalathur, about 15 km from Thrissur. Approximately four to five centuries ago, due to threats to life and property from communal conflict, villagers secretly carried the idol to Thrissur and entrusted it to a Namboodiri couple at Kachanappilly Illam. A small sala temple was subsequently erected for the deity.

The temple is one of the two principal participants in the Thrissur Pooram, the largest temple festival in Kerala. The Madathilvaravu procession from Thiruvambady to Vadakkumnathan Temple is a highlight of the Pooram celebrations. The goddess Bhadrakali here is considered the younger sister of Paramekkavu Bagavathi.