Sree Venu Gopala Swamy, Purakkad

Sree Venu Gopala Swamy Temple, Purakkad
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictAlappuzha
DeityVenugopalaswamy
FestivalsKrishna Janmashtami,
Kartika Purnima,
Navratri
Location
LocationPurakkad
StateKerala
Country India
Sree Venu Gopala Swamy Temple, Purakkad, Alappuzha, Kerala
Geographic coordinates9°21′09.7″N 76°21′58.3″E / 9.352694°N 76.366194°E / 9.352694; 76.366194
Architecture
TypeArchitecture of Kerala
Specifications
Temple(s)One
Elevation29.31 m (96 ft)

Sree Venu Gopala Swamy Temple, Purakkad is one of the oldest Gowda Saraswath temples in the world. The main deity is Sree Venu Gopala Swamy. Located in the ancient port city of Purakkad, in Alappuzha the temple was built around 400 years back. Gowda Saraswath Brahmin devotees from all over the world bring their children to perform "Devak Deevop" and "Sodovop".