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....
The Devaswom has started a new award for the individuals for their
contribution to the temple arts and crafts. The
first Guruvayurappan Puraskaram was awarded to Shri. Elavally Narayanan
Asari, for his excellence in wood carving. Most of the carvings that we
see today inside the temple and the Gopurams were done by him. Now this award
is given in three areas. It carries a cash price of Rs. 5000.00 rupees and a
gold locket of Lrd Sree Guruvayurappan.
Manaveda
Puraskaram
This award is given to promote
Krishnanattam - the pure and original classical form of traditional
dance drama - the contribution of the 17th century Vaishnavite Bhakthi movement
in Kerala. This is awarded to the best Krishnanattam player every
year. There is a cash price and gold locket of Lord Sree Guruvayurappan.
Aksharaslokam
competition
All Kerala Aksharaslokam competetions are conducted on the day of
Guruvayur Ekadasi every year. Lord Sree Guruvayurappan's gold locket is
awarded to the winner.
Essay writing competitions
All Kerala essay writing competitions
are conducted on the Narayaneeyam Day, Krishna Geethi Day and Poonthanam
Day.
Scholorships
With a view to promote the Sanskrit
language and literature, Devaswom is giving scholarships to students of
Sreekrishna High school and Sreekrishna college, who opt Sanskrit as a
second language.
