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About Guruvayur

Guruvayur, the abode of Lord Sree Guruvayurappan, is located 29 kms north west to the cultural capital of the 'God's own country', Kerala. This narrow coastline strip of land on the south western edge of Indian subcontinent is one of the 10 paradises in the world.....

Guruvayurappan

According to the legends, the idol worshipped here is more than 5000 years old. But there are no historical records to establish it. In the 14th century Tamil literature 'Kokasandesam', references about a place called Kuruvayur is made....

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Legends		Narayaneeyam
	"I am responsible for the welfare of those who think of me to the exclusion of all else and who remain devoted to me all the time" - Bhagavat Gita.		The master-piece of Melpathur addressing the Lord Guruvayurappan in His divine form . It won the seal of approval of the Lord himself.
Temple customs		Publication
	Certain principles and general guidelines to be followed by the devotees to keep the divinity of the temple unimpaired.		Guruvayur Devaswom publication division promotes the culture through its books on Vedas, Puranas, Darsanas, mahatmyas etc.
Krishnanattam		Mural Institute
	Krishnanattam - the dance of Krishna- is the most piety among the cultural programs and religious discourses conducted at Guruvayur.		A unique institute to promote Mural painting - an art form with its origin traced back to 2nd century BC - primarily a temple related art form.
Elephant Sanctuary		Gokulam
	The only one of its kind in the world. A fascinating spot for pilgrims and tourists with around 51 elephants which are offered to Lord by His devotees.		A 100 acre estate called Vrindavanam Estate at Vengad under the possession of Devaswom. Around 550 cows are maintained here.
Keezhedam		Plan a pilgrimage
	There are 11 temples in and around Guruvayur which comes under Guruvayur Devaswom traditionally known as Keezhedams.		"To be born as human and to worship the Deity inside Guruvayur temple is in itself a fulfillment of life's mission."
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	Devotees express their devotion and gratitude to Lord Guruvayurappan in many ways. Visit this page to make an offering through website		Subscribe to the monthly free e-mail news letter containing information, stories and highlights on coming issues of "Bhakthapriya" monthly.