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Guruvayoor Temple is situated in Thrissur in Kerala, South India and is
famous for hosting the largest number of wedding and rice feeding
ceremonies in Kerala, South India. Dedicated to the Hindu deity Lord
Krishna, affectionately referred to, as Guruvayoorappan by the people
of Kerala, South India, the Guruvayoor Temple is a very sacred Kerala
temple.
According to ancient legend Lord Krishna had appeared in
the 'avtar' of Guruvayoor to the legendary couple Vasudev and Devaki.
The idol at this Kerala temple is that of Lord Guruvayoor as he
appeared to Vasudev and Devaki. Serpent worship is an integral part of
the religious customs at the sacred Guruvayoor temple in Kerala, South
India.
The 33.5-meter tall gold-plated flag post or 'Dwajastambham' located in
the outer enclosure of the Guruvayoor temple is an interesting
monument. The main deity sits in the temples' innermost sanctum known
as the 'Sreekovil'. There is a 7-meter high lamp stand that creates a
stunning picture when lit during the religious ceremonies at the
Guruvayoor temple in Kerala, South India.
While on religious vacations to the Guruvayoor temple in
Kerala, South India you must ensure that you Kerala India Vacations
tour package includes a visit to the Punnathoorkotta that is located at
a distance of 2 kilometers from the Guruvayoor temple in Kerala, South
India.
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