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....
This shrine in Mammiyur amsom was closely associated with the extinct
Jamelliyur illam.The family enjoyed
the right of offering the paddy when the
procession headed for Guruvayur for the meena pooram, till the pooram celebration was stopped due to Tipu's invasion. Pana ( songs) in praise of the goddess
with the Thalapoli on the last night of
first 10 days of Makaram is still celebrated. Navarathri , Nira , Puthari, and mandala
pooja are also celebrated. Vishu vela is celebrated on the day following Vishu.
