Legend Of Krishna Temple Trichambaram
Peculiar Customs There are two peculiar customs observed here, which reinforce the belief that the deity here represents the Lord after Kamsavadha. One is the offering of naivedya immediately after the sanctum is opened for the day every morning. The belief is Krishna after killing Kamsa went to his mother Devaki and asked for food stating that he was very hungry after the ordeal. It is to commemorate this event that the ritual of offering food the first thing in the morning is observed. The other is the prohibition of elephants being taken anywhere near the temple. It may be recalled that the royal elephant Kuvalayapida charged Krishna and Balarama while they were entering the palace of Kamsa. Since this incident Krishna had developed hatred against elephants. For this reason no one dares taking an elephant near the temple although elephants are very much part of all other Kerala temples where the deities are mostly carried atop these animals in procession. Another story is that of a wealthy Muslim who purchased a beautiful elephant decided to conduct a test and also exhibit his valour. Against the advice of everyone he mounted the elephant and took it near the temple on the eastern side. Suddenly the doors of the sanctum which were closed opened and a thunder was heard. The elephants front legs bent and it fell down throwing off the mahout. He realised the power of the Lord, repented his action and made amends by making offerings.
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