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  Guruvayoor
- God's own temple is a famous location where there are about 40,000
devotees visiting to have a darshan of the graceful image of the Lord,
the sanctum, sanctorum.It is one of the most important and holiest pilgrim centres in Kerala, South India, attracting thousands of pilgrims from all over India. The major attraction is the temple of Lord Sree Krishna who is also called 'Guruvayurappan'. To trace the history of Guruvayoor, we have to go back a few thousand years. Lord Krishna was born as the son of Vasudeva and Devaki in the dwapara yuga. He was not an ordinary boy! He performed wonderful deeds and everyone was convinced that the boy was none other than Lord Vishnu in human form, an avatar of Vishnu or the perfect manifestation of the supreme power. Before leaving the earth to the heavenly abode, Lord Krishna told Udhava, his foremost disciple that he had installed the image of Lord Vishnu in the temple built by him at Dwaraka. Later Dwaraka was submerged in the sea and Brihaspathi (Guru) recovered the idol and with the assistance of Vayu (Wind God). Together, they traveled all over India in search of a holy place and finally reached Kerala. Here, with the help of Parasurama, they located a holy spot. Guru and Vayu installed the image of Lord Vishnu (Lord Krishna) in the temple built by Viswakarma, the architect of the Gods. As Guru and Vayu together founded the temple, the place came to be called ‘Guruvayupura’ in accordance with Lord Shiva’s wish. Later the name was shortened to Guruvayoor. With regard to the number of devotees visiting each day to receive the Lord’s blessings, Guruvayoor Temple ranks first in Kerala and fourth in India. Considering the number of devotees, it is a ‘Maha Kshetra’.  Guruvayoor today has become a major tourist spot. It has all the facilities for tourists to visit and stay and is well linked by road and rail. Other than these the place has much to offer. Mammiyoor Temple the abode of Lord Shiva, Chavakkad Beach and Punnathur Kotah are not only visiting spots for devotees, but also worth visiting by ordinary visitors.  Mammiyoor Temple Many of the devotees who visit the temple also visit the Shiva Temple at Mammiyoor, the abode of Lord Shiva. Located about half a Kilometer from Guruvayoor, it is not only a visiting place for the devotees, but also a temple worth visiting by ordinary visitors.  Chavakkad Beach Chavakkad Beach with its virgin waters, will entice you to come again. The famous mural paintings will certainly touch a deep chord in your heart and bring out the hidden artist in you. The beauty of the beach and its mesmerising atmosphere is an experience you wouldn't want to miss.  Punnathur
KotahThis lovely elephant sanctuary is attached to the Sree Krishna Temple at Guruvayoor. The open green area is the home of around 55 temple elephants. An utterly captivating place indeed! And helping you in rediscovering Guruvayoor will be THE SOPANAM HERITAGE, the one and only 4 - Star hotel in Guruvayoor. |
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Kerala Kalamandalam Kerala Kalamandalam is situated on the banks of Bharathapuzha river in Cheruthuruthy, It is 32 kms north of Thrissur, a major town, 112 kms north of Cochin and 330 kms north of Trivandrum, the Capital city. Founded in 1927, Kerala Kalamandalam, is a place for Kathakali dance drama and other performing arts of Kerala. Here one can see Kathakali, Koodiyattam and Mohniyattam performances in its theatre, known as Koothambalams. In kalamandalam there are schools specializing in the dance / theatre forms of Kathakali and Koodiyattam offer visitors an insight into the Keralas traditional arts. |
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Thrissur Pooram Thrissur Pooram'is the most spectacular festival celebrated at the Vadakkumnathan temple every year during April/May.It is one of Kerala's grandest ancient temple festival, which includes colourful processions of caparisoned elephants and a midnight fireworks display can be witnessed from the crowded streets of Trichur |
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| SOPANAM
HERITAGE is a deluxe hotel providing 4 star facilities. It is
conveniently located within the main temple area, shopping centre,
railway station and the bus stand. The Trichur town is located 25 Kms
from Guruvayoor and the Cochin International Airport, a couple of hours
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