All the temples of the country are closed, then why is this unique Krishna temple of Kerala open? Prasad does not stop even during eclipse:

News India Live, Digital Desk: Today, on March 3, 2026, the first lunar eclipse of the year has occurred. According to Hindu religion and astrology, during the eclipse and Sutak period, the doors of all small and big temples across the country are closed and touching the idols is also prohibited. But do you know that there is such a unique temple in India, where no rule of eclipse applies? Sri Krishna Temple of Kerala (Kottayam, Kerala) Even today it is open and offerings are being made to God there.

1. Thiruvarappu Sri Krishna Temple of Kottayam

Located in Kottayam district of Kerala, this temple is world famous for its very unique traditions. While all over the world there is silence in the temples as soon as Sutak is installed, there is a festive atmosphere in this temple.

Secret of Tradition: According to beliefs, Lord Shri Krishna is present here in ‘hungry’ form.

Incident of Kansa killing: It is said that after killing Kansa, Krishna was very hungry, hence offerings are made to him 10 times a day in this temple.

2. Why do the valves not close even during eclipse? (Why Temple Remains Open)

zee news According to the report, the doors of this temple are not closed even during the eclipse. The reason behind this is very interesting:

God cannot bear hunger: According to mythology, if the doors of this temple are closed even for a while, the Lord cannot tolerate hunger and his body starts drying up.

Essentials of enjoyment: Even at the time of eclipse, special naivedyam (prasad) is offered to the Lord here. The priests believe that satisfying God’s hunger is above any astrological formula.

3. An ax is kept with the key of the temple!

There is another surprising tradition of this temple. The priests here always carry with them a Axe Keep.

Reason: If there is ever a delay in opening the lock of the temple with the key, the priest is ordered to break the lock with an ax and go inside and offer food to the Lord.

Meal time: Here the offering to the Lord starts from 3 am in the morning, so that he never has to remain on an empty stomach.

4. Today March 3, 2026: Shadow of lunar eclipse

While purification and chanting of mantras is taking place in other temples during today’s Lunar Eclipse, Thiruvarappu Temple Devotees are visiting in.

Faith of devotees: People come from far and wide to see the miracle of how the age-old tradition for ‘hungry Krishna’ is still being followed in a temple.

Distribution of Prasad: Even during the eclipse period, Prasad is being distributed to the devotees here, which is generally prohibited at other places.

5. Confluence of science and religion

Experts consider this temple as an unbreakable center of faith. While on one hand science explains the astronomical effects of eclipse, on the other hand this temple teaches that even the rules get relaxed in the face of devotion and ‘vatsalya bhaav’ (mamata).