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Hindu Temples :-
Lord Krishna Temples
Guruvayoor Temple
The fourth biggest temple in India in terms of the number of devotees per
day, Guruvayoor Temple dedicated to Lord Krishna. Though the devotees
worship him as Lord Krishna, the deity is that of a complete man incarnation
of Lord Maha Vishnu with four arms. This shrine is popularly known as the
Dwaraka of south and is in the form of a rectangle. There are a lot of mural
paintings around the Shrine. Being one of the most sacred and important
pilgrim centres of Kerala, it is probably the only temple in the state that
hosts the maximum number of marriages and rice feeding ceremony, the ritual
first meal for infants.
History
The Guru along with his disciple Vayudeva (god of air), found a place which
was recommended 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 called 'Pathala Anjana Sila' and is utmost sacred. The place
selected for the installation was suitably sacred by the presence 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 truly brilliant spectacle, when lit. The square 'Sreekovil' is the sacred
sanctum sanctorum of the temple, housing the main deity. Within the temple,
there are also the images of Ganapathy, Sree Ayyappa and Edathedathy Kavil
Bhagavathy. Only Hindus are allowed inside the temple.