Neyyattinkara Shri Krishnaswamy is the main deity of this temple, who is an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Here deity is in West direction and as he is holding butter in both his hands. The idol is made of “Pancha Loha” in the same posture, as he had appeared before the king in his dream.
Best Season To Visit
The best season to visit the temple is Winter season. The best months to visit are September to February.
Weather
Highest - April to June (35°C during day and 22°C during night)Average - May (32°C during the day and 23°C during night)Lowest - October to February (29°C during day and 23°C during night)Monsoon season - July to September
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Do's & Dont's
transport connections
Name | Distance | Contact Number |
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Neyattinkara Bus Stand
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400 MTRS | 9447071021 |
Thiruvananthapuram Railway Station
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19 KM | 139 |
Thiruvananthapuram International Airport |
24 KM | 0471-2702600 |
Architecture
Navaneetha Krishna Swami Temple has a Gopura in front of the temple has been built by the Travancore Devaswom Board in 1972 A.D. and has a Golden Flagmast. The sanctum sanctorum is built in the traditional Kerala style, now the door to the Shri Kovil is painted with gold. Groups of Pillars on either sides lead to main entrance of Sri Krishna temple and has a Neyyar Lake koneru. The walls of the Sanctum are painted with various pictures, depicting the life of Shree Krishna and various other Gods.
Religious Significance
The history/legend behind the construction of this temple is, the then ruler, His Highness Anizham Thirunal Marthandavarma was surrounded by his enemies, arguably the high profile "Ettuveettil Pillamar" while he was near the place where the temple is now situated. The king was trying to hide himself in a safe place. At that time, a small boy was seen there and this boy advised the king to hide himself inside the hollow trunk of a huge jack fruit tree nearby. The king heeded to this advice and was saved from his enemies. Later, the king tried to ascertain the identity of the boy, but could not. The king then strongly believed that it was in fact Lord Krishna/Unnikrishna himself who saved his life and he decided to build a temple for Lord Krishna, as a gratitude, at the exact place where he hid inside the jack fruit tree and thus Neyyattinkara Sree Krishna temple came into existence. The huge jack fruit tree which helped the king save his life came to be known as "Ammachi Plavu" (Mother/Grandmother jack fruit tree, personifying one who protected the king).
History
It was built in 1757 A.D by Marthanda Varma and renovated in 1972 A.D. Travancore Kings are the contributors of this temple.
Temple Timings
Day | Timings |
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All Days | 04:00 AM - 05:00 PM |
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Pooja
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Airports
Airport Name | Distance |
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Shamshabad | 40 KM |
Lorem Ipsum | 12 KM |
Railway Stations
Railway Station Name | Distance |
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Secunderabad | 10 KM |
Nampally | 12 KM |
Begumpet | 6 KM |
Lingampally | 20 KM |
Bus Stations
Bus Station Name | Distance |
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MGBS | 35 KM |
CBS | 28 KM |
kukatpally | 20 KM |
Lingampally | 30 KM |
Uppal | 35 KM |
Private Transports
Transport Name | Distance | Contact Number |
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Private Transport | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
Local Transports
Transport Name | Distance | Contact Number |
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Local Transport | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
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