Thirupalkadal Sreekrishnaswamy Temple

Thirupalkadal Sreekrishna Temple is one of the oldest Hindu temples dedicated to the Hindu God Vishnu, located in the village Keezhperoor, Chirayinkeezhu Taluk, Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala, India. The central icon is a four-armed standing Vishnu carrying the conch Panchajanya, the discus Sudarshana Chakra, the mace Kaumodaki and a lotus with a holy basil garland. The principal deity, Krishna was the family deity of Ay dynasty. It is believed that Kulashekhara Alvar, considered the seventh in the line of the twelve Alvars, renovated this temple. While it is not mentioned in the 108 Divya Desams, it does find mentioned in the list of Abhimana Kshethrams, as well as in many texts and legends.[1]

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1. Thirupalkadal Sreekrishnaswamy Temple - Wikipedia — Wikipedia
2. Wikidata Q24906526 — Wikidata