Kerala Guruvayoor Temple - Guruvayoor is better known as the Bhoolokavaikunta- the heaven on Earth. It is situated 29 km north-west of Thrissur District in God's Own Country.
The square Sreekovil is the sacred sanctum Sanctorum of the temple, sheltering the foremost deity of Lord Krishna, an incarnation of Lord Maha Vishnu.
The temple is famous for its healing powers. Numerous offerings are made to the deity here from the effortless 'Archana' (offering of flowers) to the expensive and elaborate 'Udayastamana' pooja or 'Thulabharam' where a devotee is weighed against offering of bananas, sugar, jaggery or coconuts. Many wedding and birth anniversary and rituals are observed in the temple premises.
Te temple also adorns the idols of Ganapathy, Sree Ayyappa and Edathedathy Kavil Bhagavathy. Only Hindus are permitted inside the temple. The walls of the sanctum sanctorum are inlaid with exquisite mural paintings and carvings. The eastern nada is the chief access to the shrine.
I Just in front of the temple there is an opulent tower of light, it flaunts thirteen discs including basement and is 24 feet in height. There are four Deepasthambams made of brass, inside the temple.
It also features 7 m high dipastambham (pillar of lamps), with its thirteen circular receptacles, which provide a truly beautiful spectacle when lit. The temple is dedicated to Lord Krishna known as Guruvayurappan or the Lord of Guruvayur.
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