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	Guruvayoor Temple in Kerala, Famous Guruvayoor Temple of Kerala, Guruvayoor Temple Tour Kerala
		The town of Guruvayoor is situated at a distance of 80 km from the Kochi international airport at Nedumbassery, and 100 km from the Calicut airport at Kozhikode.
		Plan a holiday trip to Guruvayoor Temple, often praised as the Dwarka of the South.
		The temple of Guruvayoor is a favoured place to organise marriages and birth anniversaries.
	www.shubhyatra.com /kerala/guruvayanoor-temple.html (1277 words)

	Sopanam Heritage, Kerala, India - four star hotel in guruvayoor with elegantly furnished, luxurious guest rooms, ...
		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.
		Lord Krishna was born as the son of Vasudeva and Devaki in the dwapara yuga.
		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.
	www.sopanamguruvayoor.com /html/s0100agu.htm (720 words)

	Ambalappuzha - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		This temple is directly associated to the Guruvayoor Sri Krishna Temple.
		During the raids Tipu Sultan in 1789, the idol of Sri Krishna from the Guruvayoor Temple was brought to the Ambalappuzha Temple for safe keeping.
		The payasam served in the Ambalappuzha Temple is famous among Hindu devotees.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Ambalappuzha (882 words)

	Temples Details - South Matrimonial (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Guruvayoor, where the famous Sree Krishna Temple is situated, is one of the most sacred and important pilgrim centres of Kerala.
		It was also the hub of the 'Guruvayoor Sathyagraha', a historic movement demanding temple entry rights for the 'so called' lower castes.
		Punnathoorkotta, which is at a distance of 2 kms from Guruvayoor is home of 50 temple elephants, offers unusual spectacles of the gentle pachyderm.
	www.southmatrimonial.com /Temples.asp (673 words)

	Guruvayoor Resorts, Guruvayoor, Trichur, Kerala, India
		Thus the Lord of Guruvayoor came to be he living deity, who has been answering he prayers of millions, yearning for him.
		Guruvayoor is unquestionably the eternal spiritual center for the innumerable devotees visiting the temple town with unending thirst.
		You are entitled to stay for 2 days per year/unit for the next 20 years, Free pick-up and Drop to and from Guruvayoor Railway station, Book-extra accommodation for free, Free transport to nearby temples, Inflation free accommodation, Essential services included as needed for holiday-namely health care, relaxation, entertainment, tranquil atmosphere.
	www.guruvayoor.org /guruvresort (441 words)

	Guruvayoor [The Heaven On Earth] - God's Own Country @ muraleedharan.com
		During the independence struggle there were agitational programmes against untouchability and the resultant Temple Entry Announcement by the then Travancore Rajas (King of Travancore) was a commendable one in the history of the temple and after that the temple developed substantially, and gained its glory at the highest.
		Presently, the administration of the temple is controlled by the Committee (Guruvayoor Devaswom Committee) nominated by the Government of Kerala.
		Guruvayoor Ekadasi in the month of Vrichikam (December-January) -It is believed on this day the idol was installed.
	muraleedharan.tripod.com /kerala_guruvayoor.html (1550 words)

	Guruvayoor Temple, Guruvayoor Temple India Travel, Guruvayoor Temple Kerala India
		The Guruvayoor temple is one of the revered destination of Kerala.
		The Guruvayoor temple is one of the most sacred and important pilgrim centers of Kerala 29 km west of Trichur.
		Guruvayoor, where the famous Sree Krishna Temple is situated, is one of the most sacred and important pilgrim centers of kerala.
	www.surfindia.com /travel/kerala/guruvayoor-kerala.html (446 words)

	Sopanam Heritage,Gurvayur temple Kerala, India - four star hotel in guruvayoor & discount tariff/rates/price list, ...
		About Guruvayoor - It is one of the most important and holiest pilgrim centres in Kerala, South India, attracting thousands of pilgrims from all over India.
		The Trichur town is located 25 Kms from Guruvayoor and 80 kms from the Cochin International Airport, a couple of hours drive from the hotel.
		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.
	www.ashextourism.com /hotelsresorts/kerala/sopanamguruvayoor.htm (1058 words)

	At famous temple: Buddhists OK, other faiths no
		Guruvayoor was also a must visit destination for the late Sri Lankan foreign minister Lakshman Kadirgamar, who was assassinated in July.
		It is not just the Guruvayoor temple, he said, but priests at most temples across the country have traditionally recognised Hindus, Buddhists and Jains from undivided India, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Bhutan, as entitled to enter the temples.
		Five years ago, when Congress General Secretary Vayalar Ravi's only son was married at Guruvayoor, a purification rite was performed to cleanse the temple premises because Ravi's wife is not a Hindu, but a Christian.
	ia.rediff.com /news/2006/jan/04spec1.htm?q=sp&file=.htm (967 words)

	The Sunday Tribune - Spectrum - Article
		Three kilometres away from the temple, this farm with its 41 elephants (33 male and 8 female) is situated in the centuries old coconut farm of the former Rajahs of Punnathur, the ancient palace providing administrative offices for the farm.
		Elephants for the annual ceremonial flag hoisting of the Guruvayoor temple, a ritual that marked the start of the festival, used to come from the Trikkannamatilakam temple on ‘loan’.
		In honour of this divine intervention, this miraculous run’ of the elephants to the Guruvayoor temple is commemorated in the annual elephant race.
	www.tribuneindia.com /2000/20000903/spectrum/main7.htm (843 words)

	Guruvayoor Temple - Guruvayoor Temple Thrissur - Guruvayur Temple Kerala
		Guruvayoor Temple - Guruvayoor Temple Thrissur - Guruvayur Temple Kerala
		Guruvayoor Temple of Thrissur is a very important and famous pilgrimage.
		Guruvayoor is well connected by a wide network of roads to all major towns and cities of Kerala and is easily accessible.
	www.bharatonline.com /kerala/travel/trichur/guruvayoor.html (425 words)

	CARNATIC MUSIC :: Guruvayoor Temple, Guruvayoorappan:: na me bhakta: pranasyati : a devotees paradise to lord ...
		Guruvayoor appan is not just a deity, but is part of a spiritual culture of the whole Keralites, irrespective of caste or creed.
		The presiding deity in the Garbhagraha or the central shrine at Guruvayoor temple is that of Sri Mahavishnu (Guruvayur appan), worshipped as per the pooja procedures laid down by Adi Sankaracharya and later written in to the Tantrasamuchaya by Chennas Narayanan Namboodiri (born in 1427).
		Guruvayoor temple got a prominent positioning in the media due to call from many parts and sects to renovate and modernize the rules binding darshan procedures at Guruvayoor Temple.
	www.carnaticindia.com /guruvayoor/index.html (517 words)

	Guruvayoor temple to reconsider dress code : Religion General
		Guruvayoor (Kerala), Nov 8 - Authorities of Kerala's famed Sree Krishna Guruvayoor temple are reconsidering their decision to change a long-standing dress code that allowed only sari-clad women to come to pray.
		However, during the eight-day ashtamangalaya devaprasanam (astrological consultations) ritual that was held at the temple from Oct 31 to Nov 7, priests found that the change in the dress code apparently annoyed the temple deity.
		Thottathil Raveendran, chairman of the Guruvayoor Devasom that overseas the daily functioning of the temple, told IANS that the astrological consultations was held for the first time in 17 years at the temple to find solutions to the various problems the temple has faced this year.
	www.earthtimes.org /articles/show/138602.html (468 words)

	Guruvayoor Temple,Guruvayoor Temple in Kerala,Kerala Temple,Kerala Temple Tour
		Guruvayoor Temple - The temples are fascinating not only as artistic expressions of the past but also as living religious institutions where traditions are integral to the life of the people.
		Guruvayoor, where the famous Sree Krishna Temple is situated, is one of the most sacred and important pilgrim centres of kerala.
		Punnathoorkotta, which is at a distance of 2 kms from Guruvayoor is home of 50 temple elephants, offers unusual spectacles of the gentle pachyderm.
	temples.south-india-tour-package.com /kerala-temples/guruvayoor-temple.html (454 words)

	Rediff On The NeT: Malayalee couples prefer getting married at Guruvayoor
		Every visitor to Guruvayoor is witness to the sight of young couples, patiently waiting for their turn to ascend the marriage mandapam outside the eastern entrance to the temple.
		At Guruvayoor, marriages can be held any time between 5 to 12.30 am and 4.30 to 8.30 pm.
		Most of the marriages held in Guruvayoor are in fulfillment of vows taken by the bride's or groom's family.
	www.rediff.com /news/aug/25ker.htm (937 words)

	varnam: Entry of Non-Hindus in Guruvayoor (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Guruvayoor should be compared with St. Peters Cathedral; unless, of course, Rajeev is implying that Guruvayoor is also a "private" temple of its priests ;).
		IndianXian, Guruvayoor temple is a holy place for Hindus and actually there is no need to permit anyone else to enter, just like in Mecca.
		I don't see the difference between Guruvayoor, and say Tirupati, for instance, (apart from the deities worshipped and yummy laddoos) and I was merely curious.
	www.varnam.org /blog/archives/2006/01/entry_of_nonhin.php (876 words)

	At famous temple: Buddhists OK, other faiths no
		Guruvayoor was also a must visit destination for the late Sri Lankan foreign minister Lakshman Kadirgamar, who was assassinated in July.
		It is not just the Guruvayoor temple, he said, but priests at most temples across the country have traditionally recognised Hindus, Buddhists and Jains from undivided India, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Bhutan, as entitled to enter the temples.
		Five years ago, when Congress General Secretary Vayalar Ravi's only son was married at Guruvayoor, a purification rite was performed to cleanse the temple premises because Ravi's wife is not a Hindu, but a Christian.
	in.rediff.com /news/2006/jan/04spec1.htm (831 words)

	www.guruvayoor.net
		GURUVAYOOR :Introducing a complete help line for Temple city.........We like to make this portal as a compleate information media about Guruvayoor.........So Maximum Co-operate with us and give maximum news and detail to web master in his Email : - dasuttan@gmail.com..................Narayana....................Narayana.......................
		A large number of young couples come to the town to get married and the busiest business in the area is conducted by the flower and garland sellers.
		Guruvayoor, according to legend, came into existence when an idol of Lord Krishna was saved by the Guru of the Gods with the help of Vayu, the God of wind, and brought to Kerala.
	guruvayoor.net (669 words)

	Guruvayoor [The Heaven On Earth] - God's Own Country @ muraleedharan.com
		During the independence struggle there were agitational programmes against untouchability and the resultant Temple Entry Announcement by the then Travancore Rajas (King of Travancore) was a commendable one in the history of the temple and after that the temple developed substantially, and gained its glory at the highest.
		Presently, the administration of the temple is controlled by the Committee (Guruvayoor Devaswom Committee) nominated by the Government of Kerala.
		Guruvayoor Ekadasi in the month of Vrichikam (December-January) -It is believed on this day the idol was installed.
	www.muraleedharan.com /kerala_guruvayoor.html (1550 words)

	Guruvayoor, Guruvayoor Temple, Sacred Guruvayoor Temple, Guruvayoor Krishna Temple - India Travelog
		Guruvayoor / Guruvayur - Guruvayoor is one of the most sacred and important pilgrim centres of kerala.
		I was fortunate to cover the temples of Kerala with Mr Narayanan, father of my NRI friend Mathew, He took me to one of the famous temple in India- Guruvayoor or Guruvayur.
		Guruvayoor is the abode where the famous Sree Krishna Temple is situated and is one of the most sacred and important pilgrim centers of Kerala.
	www.indiatravelog.com /kerala/guruvayoor.html (331 words)

	Guruvayoor, Guruvayoor Temple - Temples & Elephants in Kerala India (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Guruvayoor, Guruvayoor Temple - Temples & Elephants in Kerala India
		Guruvayoor is a famous pilgrimage center with its Krishna temple drawing scores of devotees.
		Town of Guruvayoor is also famous for its popadams – dry bread things that get crunchy after being deep-fried.
	travelogue.indiantravelportal.com /lidia-guruvayoor-travel.html (850 words)

	Guruvayoor Devaswom homepage(Unofficial)
		The administration of the temple is entrusted to Guruvayoor devaswom managing committee.
		Guruvayoor devaswom undertakes a lot of public welfar schemes like education, culture, medical aid etc.
		Every year awards of gold medel and Rupees 5000/- is given to artists making outstanding contribution is the field of temple arts.
	members.rediff.com /guruvayurappan/gd.htm (323 words)

	Now, churidar-clad women can enter Guruvayoor temple - Sify.com
		Guruvayoor (Kerala): Kerala's famed Guruvayoor temple on Thursday sprang a surprise by clearing a change in the dress code - now women can enter the shrine wearing the churidar instead of the traditional sari.
		The issue of allowing entry to non-Hindus was first raised by Kerala Devasom Minister G Sudhakaran, who wrote to the temple board that eminent singer KJ Yesudas, a Christian, be allowed to sing Hindu devotional compositions that he is famous for in the temple premises.
		On May 19, 2007 Guruvayoor priests performed a purification ritual after the visit of Overseas Indian Affairs Minister Vayalar Ravi and his family to the temple for the naming ceremony of his grandchild.
	sify.com /news/fullstory.php?id=14499829 (398 words)

	The Telegraph - Calcutta : Nation (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The ruling came on a petition seeking to debar “Hindu” ministers of the erstwhile Left Front government in Kerala from the managing committee of the Guruvayoor temple, one of the richest shrines in the state.
		The petition said the ministers could not be described as “Hindus” within the meaning of the Guruvayoor Devaswom Act as they have disowned their religion when they became party members.
		The bench clarified that “management of a temple primarily is a secular act” and, hence, “undisputedly, the state has the requisite jurisdiction to oversee administration of a temple”.
	www.telegraphindia.com /1050422/asp/nation/story_4644809.asp (537 words)

	Guruvayoor,Guruvayur,Guruvayoor Temple in Kerala Guruvayur Temple
		The temple is open 03:00 am to 01:00 pm and 04:30pm to 08:30 pm.
		DTPC conducts daily tours from Guruvayoor Bhakti Marg Circuit.
		It then proceeds to Thriprayar, Koodal Manikyam, Vadakkumnathan Temple, Chettuva and returns to Guruvayoor by late evening.
	kerala.indiantravelportal.com /temples/guruvayoor.html (419 words)

	The Hindu News Update Service
		Guruvayoor, July 1 (UNI): The restorative treatment for 46 temple elephants belonging to the famous Sree Krishna temple started with Guruvayoor Devaswom Chairman, K V Nambiar, inaugurating the treatment, feeding medicinal rice to eight-year-old Adhityan at the Anakotta, near here, today.
		During the treatment period, except for the Guruvayoor Temple, no elephants would be sent for work, he added.
		The Guruvayoor Devaswom has earmarked Rs 5,60,00 for the purpose, Devaswom Administrator K Anil Kumar said.
	www.hindu.com /thehindu/holnus/004200507012250.htm (353 words)

	Zee News - Guruvayoor temple says no to change in traditions
		K Raman Nampoothiri, secretary of the Guruvayoor Temple Pramabarya Paricharana Samithy, said that they had a long meeting that ended late on Wednesday night and decided that at no cost should there be any changes in the tradition of the Sree Krishna Temple.
		"We also took part in that meeting and we expressed our opinion that at the Guruvayoor temple there cannot be any changes in the traditions and we are committed to that and we wish to convey this to all devotees of this temple," he said.
		Kearla Devaswom Minister G Sudhakaran was instrumental in igniting one when he wrote to the temple administrators to see that veteran singer KJ Yesudas, a Christian, be allowed to sing inside its premises Hindu devotional compositions that he is famous for.
	www.zeenews.com /articles.asp?aid=374525&sid=REG&ssid= (476 words)

	Keral Tourism
		Vadakkumnathan Temple: One of the oldest temples in the State, the Vadakkumnathan temple is a classical example of the Kerala style of architecture and has many decorative murals and pieces of art.
		Guruvayoor: Place :Guruvayoor (29 km west of Thrissur) Guruvayoor is one of the most sacred and important pilgrim centres of Kerala.
		One of the most revered places for the traditional art forms of Kerala, the Kalamandalam is the cradle of Kathakali training in India.
	www.keral.com /tourism/tourism/tourspotstsr.html (555 words)

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