 The fourth greatest temple in India when it comes to the amount of devotees daily, Guruvayoor Temple devoted to Lord Krishna. Though the devotees worship him as Lord Krishna, the deity is the fact that of the complete man incarnation of Lord Maha Vishnu with 4 arms.
This shrine is popularly recognized as the Dwaraka of south and it is within the type of a rectangle. You will find a great deal of mural paintings about the Shrine.
Getting one of the most sacred and critical pilgrim centres of Kerala, it is possibly the one temple in the state that hosts the maximum quantity of marriages and rice feeding ceremony, the ritual 1st meal for infants.
Historical past
The Guru along with his disciple Vayudeva (god of air), found a place which was suggested by Lord Paramashiva. Thus the Guru and Vayu installed this deity and Paramashiva named the place as Guruvayoor.
The idol is carved out a stone referred to as 'Pathala Anjana Sila' and it is utmost sacred. The location selected for your installation was suitably sacred from the existence of Lord Shiva.
Design & Construction
The outer enclosure has a 33.5-m tall gold-plated flag post and there is also a 7 m high pillar of lamps, whose thirteen circular receptacles provide a really brilliant spectacle, when lit. The square 'Sreekovil' is the sacred sanctum sanctorum of the temple, housing the main deity.
Inside the temple, you'll find also the images of Ganapathy, Sree Ayyappa and Edathedathy Kavil Bhagavathy. Only Hindus are allowed within the temple.
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