History
As per the Astrological predictions Kulapully Sreekrishna Temple is more than 3000 years old. The temple is believed to have been rebuilt in the 13th century by Pandya king Maravarman Sundara Pandyan, who conquered Cholas and ruled the area. During the 18th century, the temple was destroyed when Tipu Sultan invaded Malabar. Lying without any of the requisite Poojas that are to be performed, the temple slowly fell prey to nature and got consumed by its wilderness. It was on an auspicious day, while trying to find a place for home, Shri. Erangodath Prasannakumar found the ancient temple by sheer coincidence.
Obviously it was the will of God that attracted his attention to the temple. The Lord also called "Hrudaya Nivasi" meaning the dweller of our heart inspired Shri. Prasannakumar to construct this magnificent temple and to carry on the daily rituals. With the sincere and tireless efforts of devotees led by Shri. Prasannakumar, the temple was recreated and the sacred function of Kumbhabhishekam performed on 29th April 2007. Today Kulapully SreeKrishna Temple attracts pilgrims from all over India.
The uniqueness of this temple is that it is open to all devotees from all walks of life, irrespective of caste, creed, religion, place of birth etc. Faith is the criteria to enter the temple precincts. Devotees with heavy heart and sufferings visit the temple to seek the blessings of Lord Gadaadhara Navaneetha Krishna for peace, prosperity and happiness. Many devotees say that their prayers have been answered. After a visit to the temple, their life has become more meaningful and peaceful.
Uniqueness of Kulapully Temple
The Sreekovil is the Sanctum Sanctorum of the temple, having the main deity Gadaadhara Navaneetha Krishna with butter in his right hand and holding Gada (mace) in the left hand. The legend is that the Gopikas desired to see Lord Krishna in his adulthood as Navaneetha Krishna and it is the fulfilment of the desire of Gopikas that led to Krishna carrying butter.
This is the only temple in the world, where the Idol of Lord SreeKrishna is seen holding Butter in the right hand and Gada in the left.
The upadevathas are Mookambika Bhagavathy, Lord DharmaSastha, Lord Ganapathy, Hanuman Swamy, Navagrahas, Nagas and Garuda Vahanam. The idol of Ganesha is that of Lord Valampuri Vinayaka and Lord DharmaSastha holds the Amritha Kalasam in his right hand. Idol of Flying Garuda has been installed in front of the temple in the east. The graceful DharmaSastha carries an Amritha Kalasam (pot of nectar) in his right hand, which is also rare to find. Devotees believe that by praying to "DharmaSastha", they would get relief from their illness.