Avanamkulam Srikrishna temple

This temple was earlier thought to be a Subrahmanya temple. We encountered various roadblocks and difficulties in the restoration process.

A Devaprashnam or astrological consultation was held under Brahmasree Sudheer Namboodhiri, the former Chief Priest of Sabarimala temple. During the calculation and reinspection it was found that the broken Vigraha for whom the Garbagriha was being constructed is that of Srikrishna. Hence it was decided to use the present Garbagriha for Srikrishna, the title of the fundraiser is also being changed to reflect the same.

Avanamkulam Srikrishna temple is an ancient Hindu temple at Edachalam village in Kuttipuram in the Malappuram district of Kerala which was destroyed during the invasion of Tipu Sultan. The temple is several centuries old and has been lying in ruins ever since.

The people of the locality started the restoration of this temple in 1988 but couldn’t complete it due to lack of resources. Even today they worship the feet of the Deity which is the only remains after the idols was cutoff to pieces by invading forces.

UgraNarasimha Charitable Trust has undertaken to complete the restoration and revive worship at this ancient temple.