The word 'Ambiliyayatt' comes from the malayalam word "anp"-"Kaliyaatunnidam"(The place where the kindness and happiness prevails).Sri Ambiliyattu Srikrishna Temple, Iriveri is a temple where Lord Krishna is worshiping with both hands of Naruvenna (Butter),situates in the vicinity of the tranquil field and hills surrounded by natural beauty. Its scenic beauty and serenity are breath taking. Many devotees have been offered poojas for getting blessed with child,fullfilling marriage and ambitions and witnessed the blessings by the lord Krishna.
The temple is located at Iriveri in Chembilode Panchayath in Kannur District. The temple is the Trusteeship ("ooraayma") temple of the kunnirikka Ancestoral home. The temple committee, formed by a group of devotees taking care of the temple activities .
Velloorillam Parameswaran Namboothiri is the temple tantri.