What is the story behind Guruvayoor temple?
The temple was completed around 14th century, The earliest temple records date back to the 17th century. Guruvayur Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the Lord Guruvayurappan (four-armed form of the Lord Vishnu),Under the Administration of Guruvayur Devaswom, located in the town of Guruvayur in Kerala, India.
Who is Guruvayoor appan?
Guruvayurappan (Malayalam: ഗുരുവായൂരപ്പന്, (transliterated guruvāyūrappan)) also often written Guruvayoorappan, is a form of Vishnu worshipped mainly in Kerala. Even though the deity is that of chaturbahu (four handed) Vishnu, the concept (Sankalpam) of the people is that the deity is the infant form of Lord Krishna.
What is Vakacharthu?
Later, an herbal mixture called ‘Vaka’ is dropped upon the idol, to extract oil from the idol. This is called ‘Vakacharthu’. After this, the idol is bathed with the water and thereafter Abhishekam with holy water filled in a conch, which is called ‘Sankhabhishekam’.
Are Jains allowed in Guruvayur Temple?
“The Guruvayoor temple has not banned entry to Buddhists and Jains, because they are treated as part of Hinduism.” There are several examples of the Guruvayoor temple closing its doors on people from other religions, who are ardent devotees of Lord Krishna.
Is Guruvayur temple open today?
Temple is open from 3.30am till 10pm.
How old is Guruvayur Temple?
Guruvayur temple is one of India’s most ancient temples. The earliest temple records date back to the 17th century but other literary texts and legends indicate that the temple may be around 5000 years old.
What is Seeveli in Guruvayoor?
Seeveli is a circumambulatory procession of caparisoned elephants at Guruvayur Temple. One of them carries the idol of Lord Krishna on his back. Seeveli is performed thrice daily: 7:00 am, 5:30 pm and 8:30 pm. Devadas.
Can non Hindus get married in Guruvayoor?
Non Hindus can not get married on the marriage deck. But, you are allowed to exchange garlands in front of the temple, near the tall oil lamb.
Can Muslims go to Puri temple?
So, can Muslims and Christians offer their respects to the deities of Jagannath Temple? Yes, they can, but only once a year during the annual Rath Yatra.