This temple is considered one of the most ancient temples as it is more than 1500 years old. Built on the coast of the Meenachil river in reverence to Lord Krishna, one of the unique features of this temple is that the priest opens the temple early in the morning with a key. If the key even slightly delays the opening of the temple, then the priest is allowed to open the door with the help of an axe as it is believed that Lord Krishna cannot stand hunger. This is also the reason why the temple is kept open during the eclipse. The temple possesses a peculiar 12 level brass lamp that was gifted by a Christian follower.

The temple is best visited during the temple festival which is held in the months of April and May during which various cultural activities are observed like elephant race, the offering of prayer by little girls of age less than ten years dressed as Lord Krishna.