Peroor Sree Krishna Swamy Temple is a Hindu Temple situated near Ambalamukku in

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Municipal Corporation. The temple is dedicated to

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and is administered by

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. The town of

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derives its name from the temple. The temple is also called ''Thekkan'' (southern)

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Deities

The main deity is Krishna. Sub-deities include

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, Nagas and

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Festivals

The annual festival continues for ten days. It begins by hoisting the flag on the golden flagstaff on Thiruvonam Star day in the

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month of

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and finishes by Aarattu on the tenth day. The Aarattu ritual is held on Sasthamangalam Mahadevar Temple premises; in the evening, a procession commences from the temple. The procession goes along Peroorkada, Paipinmoodu Jn, Kadappathala Nagar,

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, Ambalamukku Jn, and back to the temple.

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, Mandala and Makara Vilakku season are also celebrated.

Main offerings

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, Paalpayasam (sweetened milk porridge), Archana, Pushpanjali, (flower offerings), Neeranjanam, Muzhukappu, Ganapathi Homam, Bhagavathy Homam and many more offerings are made. Annadanam (feast) is performed during festival days.

References

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