Sree Gopala Krishna Temple
Kanipura Sri Gopalakrishna Temple, located eight miles north of Kasaragod, is an ancient shrine revered in Vaishnavite tradition. The temple features a Krishnashila idol worshipped by Yashoda, believed to have been presented by Lord Krishna to a sage in Dvapara Yuga. Renovated in the 10th century by King Jayasimha of the Kadamba dynasty, it served as a coronation site for Kumbla Rajas and holds sanctity across three Yugas.
मुख्य विवरण · Temple details
- प्रमुख देवता / Deity: Bala Gopalkrishna
- स्थान / Location: Cochin, Kerala
- निर्माण / Built: ancient
- निर्माता / Built by: Kadamba dynasty
महत्व · Significance
The temple is considered sacred, embodying the spiritual essence of three Yugas: Treta, Dvapara, and Kali.
संबंधित कथाएँ · Legends
The idol was presented by Lord Krishna to a sage in Dvapara Yuga.
कैसे पहुँचें · How to reach
- निकटतम शहर से दूरी: 8 miles north
Nearby temples
- Sree Keraleshwar Temple (0.4 km)
- Kuladevatha Mahalakshmi Temple (0.4 km)
- Goud Saraswat Brahmin temples in Kerala (0.5 km)
- Udyaneswaram Siva Temple (0.7 km)
- Palliyarakavu Temple (0.9 km)
सामान्य प्रश्न · FAQ
Which deity is worshipped at Sree Gopala Krishna Temple?
Sree Gopala Krishna Temple is dedicated to Bala Gopalkrishna.
Where is Sree Gopala Krishna Temple located?
Sree Gopala Krishna Temple is located in Cochin, Kerala, India, at coordinates 9.9569, 76.2453.
Which temples are near Sree Gopala Krishna Temple?
Nearby temples include Sree Keraleshwar Temple (0.4 km); Kuladevatha Mahalakshmi Temple (0.4 km); Goud Saraswat Brahmin temples in Kerala (0.5 km).