There are songs that are timeless classics, regardless of language, singer, composer and the likes. They are passed on from generations and one such song, though not composed a long time ago (if 20 years is not a long time!) – Ambalapuzhe unnikannanodu nee from the movie Advaitham (1992).
This made me google ‘Ambalapuzha’ and the facts are so interesting. Ambalapuzha, claims wikipedia, is a small town in the Aluppuzha district in the Kerala state.
The Ambalapuzha Sri Krishna Temple is a landmark in Kerala and is associated with the Guruvayoor Sri Krishna temple. It was built in 790 A.D. by the local ruler Chembakasserry Pooradam Thirunal-Devanarayanan Thampuran. Ambalappuzha Sri Krishna Temple enshrines Lord Krishna in the form of Parthasarathy(Arjuna’s charioteer in Mahabaratha). Lord Krishna is popularly known here as Unnikannan (child Krishna). The idol of Krishna here is carved out of black granite stone holding a whip in His right hand and a conch in the left.
The prasadam, payasam served in the Ambalapuzha Temple is famous among Hindu devotees.
Ambalappuzha Sri_Krishna Temple
Kerala is knows for its pristine rivers, greenery and nature loving residents. One of the leading newspapers (manaromaonline.com) has featured an article about the Ambalapuzha residents embracing eco-friendliness in their own way.
A residents’ association in Ambalapuzha has started an anti-plastic initiative in their strive towards converting their beloved town into a plastic fee zone. About 2 Khaki cloth bags were distributed to 127 households and would be willing to supply more on demand,
The residents identify themselves with Khaki bags.
According to the association president Dr. Ambalapuzha Gopakumar and Secretary Madhava Panicker, the distribution of cloth bags was decided by the association on the completion of the awareness programmes.
This will be an example to the entire state and to the country at large.
(Image courtesy – Wikipedia)
– Kavitha