കുഴിപ്പള്ളി ബാലകൃഷ്ണ ക്ഷേത്രത്തിന്റെ മഹോത്സവം എറണാകുളം, ജനുവരി മുതൽ ഫെബ്രുവരി വരെയുള്ള 6-ദിവസത്തെ പ്രതിവർഷ ഉത്സവമാണ്.
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Balakrishna Swami Temple, better known by the name "Vypeen Guruvayoor" is situated at Kuzhuppilly Village, Vypin Island, Ernakulam Dist. Only 19kms away from Kochi City. 10 years ago Anantha Pai S/o Vensu Pai bought a small metallic Balakrishna Idol from Tirupati along with some other toys for his kids. They used the idol in their play and offered 'Poojas'.
Soon they fell prey to chronic
diseases and some died too. Elders soon realized the fault. So they under the insinuation of a famed
astrologer 'Adoor Chakrapani' built a temple for the deity in 1895 and began to worship it. Poverty of Pai's
family stood in the way of its administration. So they handed over the temple to the local GSB people
(Dhayee Janak) Later, the temple was shifted & replanted in a land donated by Nindhastalath A Govinda
Shenoy',half a kilometer north-east to its 1st position. The 'Punaprathishta' was held on1964
(1139, Midhunam, Chithira, 7.30am). Here, the festival is celebrated in the month of Makaram. Over the
period, there were internal conflicts in the family of Vensu Pai and the rituals in the temple suffered. The
number of GSB families in the area also increased. It was felt that the community should have a common
place for worship.
Accordingly, the Balakrishna temple was offered to the community and the
management was vested with the community in common. However, the Vensu Pai family was given a
special status in the affairs of the temple. The samaj members proposed to construct a new temple in a
more convenient location. About one and half acres of land was given free by A. Govinda Shenoy and the
work was started. But the progress was in snail's pace due to non-cooperation and lack of initiative
among the members. It remained incomplete for more than 35 years. Later, a group of youth formed a
Seva Samithi and took the lead. They completed the work of Garbhagraha through free service and
the Murti was shifted to this new temple in 1964 AD facing east. The improvements in the temple was a
continuous effort. In the late eighties, the Aanapandal was constructed with decorated pillars. The
committee members also took up construction of a shopping complex and Kalyana mandapam. There are
extensive paintings of Dasavatra on the temple walls inside. The Dhvaja pratishta was done on 18-1-
1991. The Centenary of the pratishta was celebrated in 1995 A.D
Mahotsavam 2025 | Kuzhippilly Balakrishna Temple Ernakulam
Panchari Melam or Panchari, a percussion ensemble, one of
the major forms of Chenda Melam (Ethnic drum ensemble),
the best-known and most popular Kshetram Vadyam
(Temple Percussion) genre, performed during temple
festivals in Kerala.
Kudamattam Ceremony, the elephants parade with
percussion music, a world famous temple festival in Kerala.
The elephants are decorated with gold plated Caparisons
(Nettipattam), Bells (Mani), and Necklaces. People mounted
on the elephants hold Tinseled Silk Parasols (Muttukuda) up
high, swaying White Tufts (Venchamaram) and Peacock
Feather Fans (Alavattam) to the rhythm of the Panchari
Melam (Panchari). Aarattu begins with a flag hoisting
ceremony. Apart from the traditional holy bath of idol.
EVENTS/PROGRAMS
• Elephants' Parade With Percussion Music
• Cultural Programs
• Chenda Melam
• Aarattu
• Kodiyettu
Temple Location
📍 Sree Balakrishna Swami Devaswom Kuzhupilly, Ayyampilly P.O. Vypin, Ernakulam - 682501 Kerala.
Accessibility
🏙️ Nearest Town/ Landmark/ Junction: Vypin
🚌 Nearest Bus Station: Pallathamkulangara Bus Stop - 120 m
🚂 Nearest Railway Station: Ernakulam North Railway Station - 22 Km
✈️ Nearest Airport: Cochin International Airport - 27.5 Km
Contact
📱 0484 2480 851
94467 42135
