"Ambalappuzha shreekrishna swami temple in Alleppey district. This gorgeous temple is dedicated to Lord Sri Krishna. ambalapuzha Sri Krishna Temple is very famous for its daily offering of delicious sweet pudding known as Pal Payasam. The Ambalapuzha Sri Krishna Temple is open from 3:00 am to 12:00 pm in the morning and then again from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm in the evening. The temple is especially vibrant during the annual Ambalapuzha Arattu festival, celebrated in March-April.

The Ambalappuzha Sree Krishna Swami Temple is a serene and spiritually uplifting place, steeped in history and devotion. Known for its beautiful architecture and peaceful atmosphere, the temple is a must-visit destination in Alappuzha for devotees and tourists alike.

One of the main highlights here is the famous Ambalappuzha Palpayasam—a sweet rice pudding offered as prasadam. It's considered a sacred offering and is highly sought after for its unique taste and spiritual significance. The current price is ₹160 per litre, and of half liter available with 80rs.

If you haven't pre-booked the payasam, spot booking is available, though you may have to wait depending on the crowd. Spot bookings are done in multiple sessions throughout the day, with the last booking accepted by 1:30 PM. Based on availability, you may be able to purchase either 1-litre or half-litre bottles of payasam.

But due to renovation work of the making place of palpayasam pre booking not available from 17/8/2025.Spot booking is available in counter and first you take reciept for the spot booking and payasam distribution start at 10am only everyday.You can see a long queue..."

Sabari Nath Harshan Nair

"Very and quite divine place of Sree krishna moorthy that we must visit. The temple was on a normal crowd on my visit. More than the time that I spend for darshan was less than 30 minutes.
The main attraction of the temple was Ambalappuzha Palppayasam. For getting that we should take prior ticket (for one litre palpayasam which cost 160 INR) and only one ticket is given per head. By 12.30 annadanam will start and by 1pm, we can collect palpayasam from the counter. Temple have a very beautiful and clean pond which increase its beauty and the old structure of the construction tells us the age of this temple. The staffs were also very humble and also notifying not to use phone inside the premises."

Vishnu K Ajith

"My visit to Ambalapuzha Sree Krishna Temple was a truly peaceful and blessed experience. The temple has a calm and divine atmosphere that instantly fills your mind with devotion. I visited on a weekday, and since it wasn’t crowded, I was able to pray peacefully and spend some quiet time in the temple premises.

The temple is well-maintained, with beautiful traditional Kerala-style architecture and a serene ambiance. Everything is neat and clean, and the entire area gives a sense of purity and calmness.

One of the main attractions here is the famous Ambalapuzha Palpayasam (sweet rice pudding), which is renowned all over Kerala for its divine taste and long-standing tradition. On normal days, each person usually receives about 1 litre of Palpayasam, but on rush days or during festivals, the quantity is reduced to 500 ml per person.

If you’re planning to get the Palpayasam, it’s good to know the timing:

Receipt distribution starts around 10:00 AM.

Palpayasam distribution begins only at 12:30 PM.

It’s best to reach early, get your receipt, and then collect the Palpayasam once distribution starts. The process is organized, but reaching early helps avoid long queues.

However, during my visit, I noticed some issues in the distribution process. I waited in the queue for nearly three hours, and during that time, I observed that the distribution was not handled equally. Some people seemed to get their Palpayasam receipt easily because they knew the staff, and a few even appeared to have reserved their share by calling someone inside. This kind of favoritism and queue-skipping is disappointing to see, especially in a sacred place where everyone should be treated equally.

In other temples like Guruvayur, the system is much fairer — devotees take the receipt and receive their prasadam in proper order. I truly hope the Ambalapuzha temple authorities look into this issue, as a temple should always uphold equal justice and opportunities for all devotees, regardless of connections.

Overall, my visit was deeply spiritual and refreshing. The peaceful atmosphere, the beauty of the temple, and the divine Palpayasam together make it a memorable experience."

Anjima K