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	Guruvayoor - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Guruvayoor is a small town in the Trissur district of Kerala state, south India.
		Also spelled as Guruvayur, it is a temple town located at 10°36′N 76°3′E with a population of 21,187 (2001 census).
		The temple is famous as a site for pilgrimage and also a Cultural centre as it is one of the centre-points along which Kerala literature and art-forms have been developed.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Guruvayoor (310 words)

	Temple elephants - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Elephants are part and parcel of temple ceremonies and festivals in India (particularly South India).
		The elephant belongs to the Virupaksha temple in Hampi, Karnataka.
		A temple elephant (royal elephant) during the ceremony inside the Mysore palace temple premises.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Temple_elephants (221 words)

	Guruvayoor Temple Kerala, Guruvayuappan Temple, Kerala Temples
		Lord Krishna was born as the son of Vasudeva and Devaki in the dwapara yuga.
		This village is known for the annual Pooram festival at the temple in April/May. The uniqueness of this festival is the ceremonial processions carrying the images of the deities of 41 neighbouring temples to this village.
		The Siva temple at Thiruvanchikulam as well as the Sri Krishna temple at Thirukulashekharapuram are believed to be monuments from the 9th century.
	www.cultureholidays.com /Temples/guruvayoor.htm (948 words)

	Guruvayoor Temple, Guruvayoor Temple India Travel, Guruvayoor Temple Kerala India (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		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 (377 words)

	Travelmasti - Kerala. Guruvayoor Temple
		The story goes that the temple dedicated to Lord Krishna was destroyed when the holy city of Dwarka was submerged under the sea.
		In the 'chuttambalam' of the other enclosure of the temple, is the tall 33.5 m high, gold-plated 'dhwajastambham' or flag-mast.
		During festivities, the outer walls of the outer temple are decorated with the innumerable butter lamps, recreating the atmosphere of a bygone age.
	www.travelmasti.com /domestic/Kerala/guruvayur.htm (301 words)

	The elephants of Guruvayoor
		The temple is thus home to a large captive herd of elephants, thanks to generous offerings by grateful politicians, businessmen, film stars and other devotees.
		Temple officials reveal that eight applications to donate elephants are pending with the temple administration.
		K P Krishnan, a frequent visitor to the Guruvayoor temple, says its elephants are the best looked-after pachyderms in the country.
	www.rediff.com /news/2003/jul/31spec.htm (676 words)

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		The temple is dedicated to Krishna known here as Guruvayurappan or the Lord of Guruvayur, and the idol is said to have been worshipped by Lord Brahma himself at Dwaraka.
		The temple opens at 3 am for the 'Nirmalyadarshan' to themelodious strains of the Nadaswaram and the devoted chanting of 'Narayana, Narayana' in his especially auspicious Dersan.
		During the Diparadhana the eleboratly bedeked idol glows in the warm lamps of the temple lamps.
	www.indiavilas.com /wldofind/religious.asp?n=Guruvayoor (292 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.
		Many ancient temples with elephants have lost their vast acres of temple property to the ‘land to the tiller’ movement.
		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, Guruvayur Temple, Guruvayoor in Kerala, Guruvayur India Travel - India Travelog
		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 (336 words)

	TRICHUR,ART AND CULTURE,FAIRS AND FESTIVALS
		The Siva idol at this temple was installed by Sree Narayana Guru, the famous religious and social reformer.The festival of this temple is known as " Thypooya Maholsavam" and the celebrations last for seven days.
		This temple is located high on the hills at Parithipara, 2 kms from Vadakancherry on the Shornur route.
		Guruvayoor is one of the most popular pilgrimage destinations in South India.
	www.trichur.com /html/fairsandfestivals3.htm (1021 words)

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		The Sreekrishna idol of this temple is believed to have been worshipped by Vasudevar and Devaki at Dwaraka.
		This shrine popularly known as ‘Dakshina Dwaraka’ (Dwaraka of south) is in the form of a rectangle.
		The square 'Sreekovil' is the sacred sanctum sanctorum of the temple, housing the main deity.
	kerals.com /kerala/guruvayoor.htm (814 words)

	Springred.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Guruvayoor temple, the abode of Guruvayoorappan (Lord Maha Vishnu) is one of the holiest temples of India.
		This is one of the oldest temples in Kerala, declared as a national monument.
		The history of the temple is considered to be mingled with the olden day's migration of people in terms of place, faith and religion.
	www.springred.com (223 words)

	Temples in Kerala,Temples of Kerala,Kerala Temples Tour,South India Temples,Kerala Temples Travel,Guruvayoor Temple
		Kerala temples are generally constructed in a mixed medium of stone, brick, laterite and wood as a distinctive architectural style of temple building.
		The earlier temples of Kerala were primarily for Shiva and Vishnu or their incarnations such as Krishna, Parasurama, Rama and Vamana.
		The temple is at the top of the Neeli hills and the devotees have to climb the treacherous route carrying their meager provision in a bundle called 'Iru Mudi' meaning in 'two folds'.
	www.wonderfulkerala.com /kerala-temples.html (483 words)

	The Telegraph - Calcutta : Nation (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Kerala’s temples, some of which are treasure troves, often become the playground for politics with successive governments, including those led by the so-called atheist CPM, packing the committees with their sympathisers.
		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”.
		The petitioners — the president of the temple protection committee and a VHP leader — had challenged a Kerala High Court judgment on the ground that the ministers owed allegiance to the Marxist ideology and were against any religious practice.
	www.telegraphindia.com /1050422/asp/nation/story_4644809.asp (537 words)

	varnam: Entry of Non-Hindus in Guruvayoor (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Recently in a statement, the temple authorities said that people of Buddhist and Jain faiths are allowed entry, since they are treated on par with Hinduism.
		Guruvayoor should be compared with St. Peters Cathedral; unless, of course, Rajeev is implying that Guruvayoor is also a "private" temple of its priests ;).
		It is upto the temple authorities to decide on criterion of admission and in my opinion, they are well within their rights to do whatever they please.
	www.varnam.org /blog/archives/2006/01/entry_of_nonhin.php (886 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.
	www.rediff.com /news/2006/jan/04spec1.htm (967 words)

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		It is an ancient temple and its glory has been sung by the saints of the yesteryears.
		Said to be the richest temple in India, this temple is a vibrant cultural and philanthropic institution with a grand history spanning several centuries.
		The sanctum of this temple is fashioned in the style of the temples of Kerala, while the surrounding walls and the towers resemble that of the Tamil (Dravidian architecture) temples.
	www.tourism-southindia.com /south-india-temples/vishnu-temple.html (902 words)

	ewbindia123.com-Kerala-Fairs and Festivals-temple festivals-guruvayoor ekadesi-trichur pooram
		Guruvayoor is a village near Chavakkad, about 35 km from Trichur.
		There is an important temple located there dedicated to Krishna which is held in great reverence and resorted to largely by the Hindus throughout Malabar, Cochin and Travancore.
		The best elephants of the state from the various temples in Kerala are send to Trichur to participate in the Pooram festival.
	www.webindia123.com /kerala/festivals/templefestivals.htm (698 words)

	DEVASTATION AND RECONSTRUCTION OF SHIVA TEMPLE
		It is believed that during the year 1780 – 1800 this famous temple had suffered a serious attack of the Mysore ruler Tippu Sultans invaders and ruined to rubbles of stones.
		With the whole hearted support and sincere efforts of the devotees in and around the locality and even of the people outside the state, this temple complex has now emerged as a beautiful and mighty shrine, attracting hundreds of pilgrims daily who offer poojas and praying abundantly.
		The solitary atmosphere surrounding to the temple and scenic beauty prevailing in the back drop of Madai Para with the sight of Arabian sea in the south, Ezhimala hillocks on the west and environmental cute on other sides will attract even thousands of other tourists to this hillock place.
	www.geocities.com /vadukundasivan/devastation.htm (240 words)

	Guruvayoor Temple revokes new dress code - Sify.com
		Temple rules introduced in April said that for security reasons, men would have to enter the sanctum sanctorum without their shirts.
		Located 29 Kms North-West Of Thrissur, Guruvayoor is popularly known as the Dwaraka of the South and is dedicated to Lord Krishna.
		The walls of the sanctum sanctorum of the temple are inlaid with exquisite mural paintings and carvings.
	sify.com /news/othernews/fullstory.php?id=13739989 (447 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.
		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.
		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.
	www.ashextourism.com /hotelsresorts/kerala/sopanamguruvayoor.htm (1058 words)

	Guruvayoor,Guruvayur,Guruvayoor Temple in Kerala Guruvayur Temple
		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.
		The eastern 'nada' is the main entrance to the shrine.
	kerala.indiantravelportal.com /temples/guruvayoor.html (402 words)

	Thrissur Tours, Thrissur India Tours, Thrissur Tours Guide in Kerala India, Thrissur Tours in Thrissur India, Shubhyatra
		The temple is also the venue of the world famous Pooram festival, celebrated every year in the months of April- May. The fireworks at the Pooram are a spectacular sight to see.
		The temple is one of the most sacred and important pilgrim centres of Kerala.
		The Sree Krishna Temple at Thirukulashekharapuram as well as the Siva Temple at Thiruvanchikulam are believed to belong to the 9th century.
	www.shubhyatra.com /kerala/thrissur.html (1359 words)

	Kerala Temples-Guruvayoor temple,Sabarimala temple,Kalpathy Temple and Thriprayar Temple
		Guruvayoor, where the famous Sri Krishna Temple is situated, is one of the most sacred and important pilgrim centers of kerala.
		The Vishwanatha Swamy shrine, the oldest Shiva temple is situated 3 kms from Palakkad.
		The temple festival is held in November / December and includes a parade of 17 elephants.
	www.cultureholidays.com /kerala/Temples/kerela_temples.htm (739 words)

	Rediff On The NeT: Malayalee couples prefer getting married at Guruvayoor (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		But the Sri Krishna temple in Guruvayoor is perhaps the only shrine where scores of brides and grooms queue up to tie the nuptial knot.
		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.
		Unlike other temples, the thalikettu (tying of the sacred mangalsutra by the groom around the bride's neck) is performed even during the inauspicious rahukalam (a time usually avoided while performing holy or worthwhile tasks).
	in.rediff.com /news/aug/25ker.htm (937 words)

	Thrissur, Cultural capital of Kerala - Cocohol
		The Lourdes Cathedral, Puthan Pally Church, Vadkkunathan temple, the Guruvayoor temple, Kodungalloor mosque are the famous religious institutions in Thrissur.
		This temple is a celebrated landmark of the district, the hill on which it has been built forms the reference point for directions to get anywhere in Thrissur.
		The Sri Rama temple at Triprayar, the Lady of Lourdes Cathedral and the Puhanpally Church and the temples and churches at Irinjalakkuda are the other famous places of worship.
	www.cocohol.com /kerala_tourism/thrissur-kerala.php (994 words)

	rediff.com: VHP to protect cows offered to Guruvayoor temple
		The offer follows reports that the cows offered to the temple were dying without proper care by the Guruvayoor Devaswom Board, which administers the temple.
		"In many cases, cows are offered to the temple after their fifth and sixth deliveries and, often, in an unhealthy condition," Kurup explained putting the blame on devotees who were, apparently, trying to cheat the deity, which is believed to be the protector of cows.
		He, however, indicated that if devotees continued to practice the art of palming off unwanted, sick and old cattle to the temple, all efforts by the authorities to improve conditions at the ranch would be futile.
	in.rediff.com /news/2000/aug/22cows.htm (484 words)

	Guruvayoor Temple
		Its main attraction is the sree krishna temple.
		According to belief, the temple is the creation of guru, thepreceptor of the goods, and vayu, the god of winds.
		The temple dates back to the 16th century is dedicated to Krishna known here as Guruvayurappan or the Lord of Guruvayoor, and the idol is said to have been worshipped by Lord Brahma himself at Dwaraka.
	www.trichur.net /travel/guruvayoor.html (254 words)

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