Famous South Indian Krishna Temples: Preparations have begun for the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. According to the Hindu calendar, Shri Krishna was born on Ashtami Tithi in Rohini Nakshatra of Bhadra month. Krishna was born to end sin and destroy untruth and unrighteousness.
As soon as the name of Shri Krishna comes to mind, the first places that come to mind are Mathura, Gokul, and Vrindavan. Shri Krishna spent his childhood here. Later he became the king of Dwarka in Gujarat. There are ancient and famous temples of Shri Krishna at these places. However, in South India, there are huge and ancient temples of Lord Krishna. If you are visiting South India during Janmashtami then you can visit these Krishna temples.
Guruvayoor Temple, Kerala
Dwarka is in Gujarat but the Guruvayoor Temple, popularly known as the Dwarka Temple of South India, is in Kerala. It is one of the most famous temples in South India. This temple is also known as Bhuloka Baikunth. According to Hindu beliefs, Bhuloka Baikunth is the holiest place of Lord Vishnu on earth. Here Lord Krishna is in the form of a child called Guruvayuruppan.
It is believed that when there was a flood in Gujarat's Dwarka, the idol of Krishna was washed away in the flood, when Guru Brihaspati saw it, he took the idol out of the flood and started looking for a place to restore it. Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati asked him to install the idol in Kerala. On this Brihaspati Dev with the help of Vayu Dev established the idol of Krishna in Kerala. For this reason, this temple came to be known as Guru (Jupiter God) and Vayur (Air God).
Parthasarathy Temple Triplicane, Chennai
The city of Chennai also has a famous temple of Lord Krishna, named Parthasarathy Temple. This temple is situated in Triplicane. Four incarnations of Lord Vishnu are worshiped in this temple, Krishna, Rama, Narasimha, and Lord Varaha. The history of the temple is centuries old and its architecture is amazing.
Jagannath Puri, Orissa
One of the Char Dhams of India is in Puri in the state of Orissa. Lord Krishna is seated with his elder brother Balram and sister Subhadra in the Jagannath Puri temple. It is believed that after Dwapar, Lord Krishna started residing in Puri. Every year Rath Yatra is taken out from Jagannath Puri, which is famous all over the world.
Sri Krishna Math Temple Udupi, Karnataka
There is Shri Krishna Math in South India. There is a famous temple of Lord Krishna in Karnataka. Lord Krishna is worshiped through nine holes in the window at the Sri Krishna Matha temple in Udupi, Karnataka. The reflection of the temple is visible in the water of the pond located near this temple made of wood and stone. On the occasion of Janmashtami, a grand festival is organized here and people from nearby cities come for darshan and worship.
