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....
"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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