Krishnapuram

A fascinating ‘Art and Sculpture’ Temple

Located 13 kms East of Tirunelveli on the Tiruchendur highway, the Krishnapuram temple is one that has not caught much of devotees’ attention despite boasting of one of the best ‘art and sculpture’ that can be seen in a temple in Tamil Nadu. The temple dates back to 9th Century AD and is said to have been built by Sadasiva Nayakar. Krishna Nayakar is said to have renovated the temple.

In the 16th Century AD and hence the name ‘Krishna’ puram.There are 42 sculptures, in all, at the temple, each of which just as stunning as the others. Krishnapuram's temple holds its own, as far as sculptural splendour.

Beautiful pieces of art:

Manmatha and Rathi opposite to each other.

Ramba’s Beauty One can well imagine her beauty from the depiction of Ramba at this temple.

A shining Karna with a big bow in hand and a princely mushtache.

Queen on King’s Shoulder, A king lifts his queen on his shoulder as he fights off his enemies.

Another remarkable piece of architecture is that of a king who undertakes a chase on a horse to get back his abducted prince.

Krishnapuram