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In the News (Sun 3 Jun 12)

  
  Lilas of Sri Guruvayoorappan
Despite the infirmities of old age from which he suffered Sri Chembai was indeed blessed-for he gave recitals till the day he breathed his last-Oct. 16, 1974.
While the priest was watching, in one round he saw the poor boy and in the next round he saw the Lord Sri Guruvayoorappan, again and again.
He called the poor boy and enquired, to which Lord Guruvayoorappan Himself answered: "As one of the two fruits was given to Him, half the punishment was His".
guruvayoorappanvizag.20m.com /catalog.html   (864 words)

  
 Guruvayoorappan Temple in Guruvayoor India
Guruvayoorappan Temple, devoted to Lord Sri Krishna, is a unique pilgrimage center of South India.
It is located at Guruvayoor, renowned as the ‘Dwaraka of the South’, 33 km north of Thrissur District and 100 km from Ernakulam.
The deity of Guruvayoor is called Guruvayoorappan, the Lord (Appan) of Guruvayoor.
www.india9.com /i9show/Guruvayoorappan-Temple-14215.htm   (246 words)

  
 Guruvayoor Temple,Guruvayoorappan Temple
One of the busiest temples in the country is the one located at Guruvayoor in the Thrissur district of Kerala.
The Guruvayoorappan Temple is the central and main attraction of the city of Guruvayoor.
Thulabharam is one such offering where the devotee provides offerings ranging from oil, sugar, coconuts to silver, gold and precious stones equal to the weight of the devotee himself or his child.
www.mapsofindia.com /maps/kerala/travel-and-tourism/guruvayoor-temple.html   (939 words)

  
  The Telegraph - Calcutta : Nation   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
Jayalalithaa had told them that whatever she gifted to the temple was given to her by her supporters and devotees of Guruvayoorappan, the presiding deity of the shrine.
The Kerala government’s stand is that the offerings belong to the temple and tax authorities had no business in a place of worship.
It was also being said that the richest temple in the country, the Tirupati shrine, which gets offerings worth crores every day, also did not allow taxmen on its premises.
www.telegraphindia.com /1050114/asp/nation/story_4252035.asp   (504 words)

  
 The Companion Of Yesudas (contd...) Article Page!   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
His desire to see Guruvayoorappan was always burning in his heart and he was waiting for an opportunity.
Guruvayoorappan had signed a legal contract with the trustees of his temple, under which he had to bless those who are allowed entry.
The moral of the story is simple If you are a Malayalee celebrity, don’t try to defy the custodians of the holy places, be it temple, mosque or church.
www.humnri.com /HumZ/Articles/Article.aspx?number=7268   (778 words)

  
 The Hindu : Kerala News : Thanks to Guruvayoorappan
Jill Detweiler and her husband Ben Clemens believe that their daughter, Sarah, was born safely because of the blessings of Lord Guruvayoorappan.
I suggested that they pray to Lord Guruvayoorappan.
The family attributed it to the blessings of Lord Guruvayoorappan.
www.hindu.com /2005/02/08/stories/2005020810730500.htm   (242 words)

  
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Equally important would be the fact that there is a small temple, dedicated to Lord Guruvayoorappan in the precincts of this great temple at Ambalapuzha.
Fearing for the anticipated danger to the ancient temple and the idol of the Lord Guruvayoorappan, from the enemies some devotees removed the idol from the Sreekoil and brought the same to Ambalapuzha temple, which was very famous at that time, having a serene and safe atmosphere.
A temporary Sreekoil, with ‘Thidapalli’, a well and a pond attached to this was constructed in Thekkemadom, adjacent to Ambalapuzha palace under the supervision of Thekkemadathu Bhattathiri, who was in charge of the temple.
ambalapuzha.tripod.com /guru.html   (338 words)

  
 RAMU MURUGESAN   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
The priest who opened his eyes and saw got angry and as a punishment asked the boy to go around the sannidhi 100 times.
While the priest was watching, in one round he saw the poor boy and in the next round he saw the Lord Sri Guruvayoorappan, again and again.
He called the poor boy and enquired, to which Lord Guruvayoorappan Himself answered: "As one of the two fruits was given to Him, half the punishment was His".
www.ramu.co.uk /12460.html?*session*id*key*=*session*id*val*   (450 words)

  
 'Praseeda... Praseeda ...' - On Kavalam Swamy : nairs.org
This was where the beautiful picture of Guruvayoorappan used to be kept.
Placing the small picture of Guruvayoorappan on the platform was done with great care, taking the picture as if handling an infant.
It was forbidden to talk at the time and no one dared to violate the code of conduct.
www.nairs.org /home.php?a073   (1076 words)

  
 Stayfinder.com - Kerala - Pilgrim Centers
The idol of the famous Sri Krishna Temple here is said to have been worshipped by Lord Brahma himself at Dwaraka.
The idol was duly installed at this spot and lovingly called Guruvayoorappan, or the Lord at Guruvayoor.
The name of this temple is linked with the Melpattur Narayana Bhattathiri, the author of Narayaneeyam, a Sanskrit work comprising 1000 slokas (hymn couplets) of inimitable beauty.
www.stayfinder.com /travelguide/india/destinations/south/kerala/sights_and_attractions/kerala_pilgrim.asp   (676 words)

  
 Guruvayoor Temple
Bhagyam Jananaam!”, comprising the last words of the opening sloka of this great work, Srimad Narayaneeyam, has become the watch-word of Guruvayoor, because devotees of Guruvayoorappan believe that Narayaneeyam, known as the “Gospel of Guruvayoor” is identical with the Lord.
They consider themselves extremely fortunate and blessed even to have been able to have a Darsanam of the Lord, who is the same as Brahman, the Supreme Consciousness.
It is said that the work has the blessings of Lord Krishna or Guruvayoorappan, the presiding Deity of the shrine of Guruvayoor.
www.vengara.8k.com /guruvayoortemple.htm   (1179 words)

  
 POONTHANAM-4   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
When he went to the front yard he saw those two plantain trees had fallen on the ground.
In his meditation, he heard the Lord Guruvayoorappan telling him that Poonthanam’s composition with humble devotions more precious to him.
Bhattathiri realize his mistake and sent off for Poonthanam’s Njanappana –then he understood the magnificence of the poetry and gave due respect to Poonthanam and his famous composition.
www.members.tripod.com /kariannur/story4.html   (327 words)

  
 Religion » Hinduism » Narayana darsana » Lord Guruvayoorappan. on Sulekha Groups
Religion » Hinduism »; Narayana darsana » Lord Guruvayoorappan.
This is the Unni Krishnan of thousands of Keralites, who throng the temple during the Nirmalya Darisanam, and feel that if they have a glimplse of HIM they have attained BLISS.
I got it from KeralaIyers.com and felt that amongst us also there are a lot of admirers of Lord Guruvayoorappan and they should get an opportunity to see him as the Little UnniKrishnan.
www.sulekha.com /groups/postdisplay.aspx?cid=1237&forumid=912330   (178 words)

  
 Review on Nandanam by kurupsindhu - MouthShut.com
The story is set in a place called Guruvayoor which is the abode of Lord Krishna (Guruvayoorappan).
Her devotion to Guruvayoorappan gets her this job as she sees herself going to the temple everyday for the Nirmalyam and other poojas.
So coming to the dream part, is that she falls for the rich grandson of her employer much before she actually sees him.
www.mouthshut.com /review/Nandanam-55757-1.html   (939 words)

  
 Divine portraits
And they can best be described as outpourings from the heart on the supreme creation.
In a very short span he has depicted Maha Vishnu in his numerous forms in oil and poster colour as Balgopal, Vithal etc. But it is the huge six-feet cutout of Guruvayoorappan that remains his masterpiece.
It all began in 1984 when Swami Krishna Premji from Tamil Nadu, needed a huge portrait of Guruvayoorappan, deity worshipped in Kerala for his saptha on the Bhagvat Puran.
www.chembur.com /Divine%20portraits.htm   (246 words)

  
 Vinod's Homepage- About Guruvayur
Within the Nalambalam are ten finely carved pillars on two raised platforms one on either side of the passage.
The idol of Guruvayoorappan is carved out of 'pathalanjana sila', and is decorated with jewels and golden ornaments.
Guruvayoor assumed its divinity on account of the tapas performed by Siva and the Prachetas in the Rudra theertha (sacred tank of the temple) where lord Guruvayoorappan does his arattu (holy bath).
www.geocities.com /vinod_pgm/guruvayur.htm   (773 words)

  
 SriSri in Parali
All devotees too had a nice darshan happy to be with Guruvayoorappan and SriSri at the same time.
SriSri was presented with a golden replica of Lord Guruvayoorappan which he held aloft in his hands.
The Seevali started at 9:00 P.M. Seevalli is the Procession of Lord Guruvayoorappan atop an elephant with umbrella and venchamaram around the temple.
www.srisrianna.org /ann_prg_042.html   (519 words)

  
 Sri Guruvayoorappan Temple
There has been a temple opening in Marlboro, New Jersey and the main deity there is Sri Guruvayoorappan.
The temple has only the utsava moorthis, but almost all the kaimkaryams for the Perumal are being done.
Every Sunday- Sri Guruvayoorappan thirumanganam and Ekadasi temple schedule: weekdays: 8:00am-12pm and 4:00pm-8pm weekends: 8:00a.m to 8:30 p.m.
www.ramanuja.org /sv/bhakti/archives/aug98/0081.html   (285 words)

  
 Guruvayoorappan   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
Subsequently, Shri M.G. Vasudevan (mgv@lntecc.com) offered to check my output further for accuracy by comparing the text with the Narayaneeyam published by Ramakrishna Mutt and forwarded to me the texts as further revised by him.
Bhattathiri had the vision of the Lord on the 100th day and he has described his blissful experience in Dasaka 100; this chapter (with translation) may be seen at http://www.advaita-vedanta.org/series/naaraayaNiiyam/naaraayaNiiyam_top.htm.
May Shri Guruvayoorappan's Blessings be showered on all.
home.comcast.net /~ayyamkk/Narayaneeyam/NarayaneeyamText.htm   (261 words)

  
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September 2004, I really saw Lord Guruvayoorappan, during a nap in the car in which I was heading towards the temple.
We in a family are true devotees of Lord Guruvayoorappan for a long time and without rending a word about Narayana there are no days.
I felt Lord Guruvayoorappan presented it to me. I felt immensely peaceful and still I can't forget the happiness I have seen in the face of Shri Anjam Thirumeni.
www.guruvayoor.com /experiences.htm   (9847 words)

  
 VNN World - Srimad Bhagavatha Sathram
The Bhagavata Satharam is a conglomeration of Learned Rishis, Priests, Scholars and Devotees to share their knowledge and experience on Bhagavatam and everybody can take part in the Bhajans, discussions and deliberations on the teachings of Bhagavatam.
The gracious presence of Lord will be there at the venue of the Sathram on all the days and it is a divine opportunity for the Devotees attend the Sathram to offer their prayers and be blessed by Lord Shreevallabha and Shree Guruvayoorappan.
This attempt was a grand success with the blessings of Lord Guruvayoorappan.
www.vnn.org /world/WD0510/WD11-8842.html   (832 words)

  
 Edison/Metuchen Sentinel - Front Page
JERRY WOLKOWITZ staff Sri Rajagordia Bhattar, of Edison, a priest at the Sri Guruvayoorappan Temple in Marlboro, offers a prayer at the temple’s anniversarycelebration over the weekend.
JAY BODAS Volunteer Sue Kraus, of Angel PAWS, Woodbridge, holds a 12-week-old kitten found living underneath a local backyard deck; the litter was found six weeks ago when the kitten was half as small.
JAY BODAS Stubbs, short for “stubborn,” became an Angel PAWS mascot three years ago when he began to bat his paw at customers who adopted the Woodbridge shelter’s animals; it was obvious he did not want to leave.
ems.gmnews.com /news/2005/0707/Front_page   (426 words)

  
 OurKeralam.com - Religion / Fair / Festival
A big pilgrim draw, Guruvayoor is known as Kasi of South.
Round the year devotees throng to worship Guruvayoorappan, little Krishna, the reigning deity.
As many as 50 elephants are being nurtured here many of which were brought as offerings of rich devotees of Guruvayoorappan.
www.ourkeralam.com /keralatourism/relegions_fairs_festivals_hindu.htm   (2167 words)

  
 Akshaya Thrithiya at Nanganallur
At the ‘Guruvayoorappan Temple’ in Ram Nagar, abishekam and pooja was held to propitiate the Lord.
Music Mela is being held for a week with many vidwans and vidushis performing.
Morning rituals to Guruvayoorappan and Goddess Bhagavathy is a treat to the eyes and ears.
www.chennaionline.com /cityfeature/NanganallurNotes/2006/05note98.asp   (400 words)

  
 The Hindu : Kerala News : Thanks to Guruvayoorappan
Jill Detweiler and her husband Ben Clemens believe that their daughter, Sarah, was born safely because of the blessings of Lord Guruvayoorappan.
Expressing their gratitude, the couple from New York got Krishnanattom staged at the Sreekrishna temple in Guruvayur, near here, on January 29.
The family attributed it to the blessings of Lord Guruvayoorappan.
www.hinduonnet.com /2005/02/08/stories/2005020810730500.htm   (242 words)

  
 Kannimangalam - Temples
The Nandi is also much bigger than what is found normally elsewhere.
There is also a beautiful srikrishna temple in the old village a replica of Guruvayoorappan.
There are many more temples at pallavoor, chittlancherry etc., which are all within 20 minutes drive.
www.kannimangalam.com /temples.htm   (112 words)

  
 Miscellany » Coffeehouse » coffeeHouse » Visiting Guruvayoorappan makes you dirty! on Sulekha Groups
Also men and women, in separate lines are let in through a small entrance.
Sulekha > Groups > Miscellany > Coffeehouse > coffeeHouse > Visiting Guruvayoorappan makes..
Pushpagiri  by  Vaidyanathan Pushpagiri  11/20/05 10:43 PM Re: Visiting Guruvayoorappan makes you dirty!
www.sulekha.com /groups/postdisplay.aspx?cid=645447&forumid=756919   (236 words)

  
 Guruvayoor,Guruvayoor Temple, Temple Guruvayoor Tour,Guruvayoor, Guruvayoor Temple Tour,Guruvayoor Temple,Guruvayoor ...
Guru, the Preceptor of the Gods and Vayu, the God of the Winds were handed over the task of finding an equally sacred site for the construction of a new temple.
When the two finally selected a place, it came to known as Guruvayoor and the deity as the Guruvayoorappan.
Melpatur Narayan Bhattathiri, the devoted 'bhakta' of Guruvayoorappan, composed his well-known 'Narayaneeyam', the great Sanskrit poetical work of 1036 shlokas about the praise of the Lord.
www.tourstokerala.com /kerala-temple-tours/guruvayoor-temple-tours.html   (438 words)

  
 Guruvayoor Pilgrimage - Temple
The temple, according to number of devotees per day, is the fourth biggest temple in India after Badari, Puri and Thirupathi.
The deity Guruvayoorappan is Lord Maha Vishnu with four arms, even though the devotees worship him as Lord Krishna, the complete man incarnation of Lord Maha Vishnu.
The eastern nada is the main entrance to the shrine.
www.cyberkerala.com /guruvayoor/guruvayoor.htm   (314 words)

  
 Rediff On The NeT: Kamala Das, nee Surayya, is VHP's new hate object
The Hindu extremists are apparently angry over her statement that she was taking away the Hindu god Krishna from the Guruvayoor temple to make him Mohammad.
They have expressed the fear that her statement about Guruvayoor would hurt millions of devotees of Guruvayoorappan.
The Vishwa Hindu Parishad's organising secretary Kummanam Rajashekharan has criticised Kamala Das' attempt to show the Hindu religion in poor light.
www.rediff.com /news/1999/dec/13kamala.htm   (671 words)

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