With a legacy believed to span 600 years, the temple exemplifies Kerala temple architecture and is owned and managed by Perinkulam Grama Jana Samooham, where rituals are meticulously performed according to the principles of Agama Saasthra Vidhi.
It stands as a testament to the fulfillment of a dream, embodying Krishna Consciousness, and serving as a catalyst for spiritual enlightenment among its devotees.
Festivals
The Temple has a number of festivals. The important ones are :
Ratholsavam
The Ratholsavam, or Chariot Festival, at the Sree Navaneetha Gopalakrishna Swamy Temple in Perinkulam is a grand annual event celebrated with great fervor. During this festival, the deity's idol is placed on a beautifully adorned chariot, and devotees pull it through the streets as part of a colorful procession, accompanied by music, chanting, and joyous celebrations, attracting devotees from near and far to witness and participate in the divine festivities.
Nira Puthari
Nira Puthari is a significant spiritual event held annually in the Sree Navaneetha Gopalakrishna Swamy Temple, Perinkulam. This ritual, observed with devotion and reverence, marks the commencement of the harvest season and involves offerings of freshly harvested grains and produce to the deity as a gesture of gratitude for a bountiful yield.
Contact Address: Sree Navaneetha Gopalakrishna Swamy Temple, Perinkulam, Alathur, Palakkad, Kerala 678542
