Neyyattinkara Sree Krishna Swamy Temple

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. One of the important temples of Lord Krishna, the temple is also of great historic importance as well. The temple enshrines Unnikannan (baby Krishna) as the presiding deity. Thrikayilvenna or Thrikayil Venna (butter) is a unique offering to Neyyattinkara Unnikannan – the deity of the temple.

Neyyattinkara Sreekrishna Swamy Temple, situated in a vast land with lots of greenery, is regarded as the Guruvayur of Trivandrum district. The temple is built in traditional Kerala architecture and is decorated with beautiful artistic sculptures. The main gopuram (gateway) of the temple displays a beautiful scene from Bhagavad Gita - Lord Krishna offering teaching to Arjuna. Lord Ganesh and Lord Nagaraja are other gods worshipped here.

Vishu, Ashtami Rohini (Sree Krishna Jayanti), Navaratri, Onam, and Mandala Pooja are some of the major festivals celebrated at Sree Krishnaswamy Temple Neyyattinkara. The 10 days annual temple festival is celebrated in the Malayalam month of Meenam (March – April). The Neyyattinkara Sree Krishna Swamy Temple Festival 2011 begins from 30th March 2011 and concludes on 8th April 2011, after Arattu Festival.

How to reach Neyyattinkara Sreekrishna Swamy Temple

By Bus / Road

Neyyattinkara Sree Krishna Swamy Temple is located in the heart of Neyyattinkara town, and within walking distance from Neyyattinkara Bus Station. Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) operates regular bus services from Trivandrum Central Bus Station to Neyyattinkara. All the buses from Thiruvananthapuram to Parassala, Nagercoil and Kanyakumari passes through Neyyattinkara. National Highway 47 (NH 47) passes through Neyyattinkara town.

Railway Station

Neyyattinkara Railway Station, on the Thiruvananthapuram - Kanyakumari railway line, is just a kilometre from the temple. Mumbai - Kanyakumari Express, Guruvayoor - Chennai Egmore Express, Kanyakumari - Bangalore Express, Ananthapuri Express, and Thiruvananthapuram-Nagercoil Passenger pass through Neyyattinkara Railway Station.

Airport

The nearest airport is Trivandrum International Airport, around 24 km away.