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About Guruvayur:
Guruvayur, a small picturesque town in the Trichur district of Kerala is an important pilgrim center as well. The peaceful ambience of the temple gives you a very soothing and tranquilizing feel. You can experience true celestial bliss on your Tour to Guruvayur and therefore it comes as no surprise that the place is blessed with the epithet Bhoolokavaikunta - heaven on earth.
Tourist Attractions in Tour to Guruvayur
The prime attraction in Guruvayur is the Shri Krishna or Guruvayurappan Temple.
The ceremonial procession Arattu when the lord is taken to the temple pond or Rudrateertha accompanied with the chanting of slokas is a very pleasant sight. A one month festival Ekadasi is celebrated on the occasion of Lord Krishna's advice to Krishna during the Kurushetra war which was later compiled into the Bhagwad Gita and became the sacred text of the Hindus. The lord is worshipped from sunrise to sunset and you would surely like to participate in the elaborate pooja ceremony on your Tour to Guruvayur.
If you are wild life lover you should visit the Punnathur Kotta Elephant Sanctuary located at a distance of about 3 km from Guruvayur. It is the largest elephant park in the world and you can see about 60 elephants at the same time.
The State Art Museum and Zoo is located within the same premise in Trichur. The Museum has an amazing and rare collection of traditional jewellery, lamps, metal carvings and sculptures.
Just 3 km from Guruvayur, there is a Beautiful Beach at Chavvakad. The mausoleum of Haider Ali's lieutenant Haridas Kuttee is also to be seen.
The apostle St. Thomas is also said to have founded a Church in Palayur, merely 4 km from Guruvayur. Witness this old church reflective of admirable architectural skills in your Tour to Guruvayur.
Accommodation in Tour to Guruvayur
You will have no problem of accommodation in your Tour to Guruvayur. Some of the hotels in Guruvayur who are sure to impress you with the warm hospitality that will be extended to you are Krishna Inn, Hotel Sopanam, Hotel Nandanam and Hotel Mayura Residency.
How to reach Guruvayur
There is a railway station at Guruvayur which is well connected to Trichur. Trichur is connected to other important railway stations of South India like Madras and Mangalore. Roads link Guruvayur to other important places in the state. Buses ply at regular intervals between Guruvayur and Trichur, Cochin, Calicut and Coimbatore. For those who are interested in airways, the nearest airports are at Cochin and Calicut located at a distance of 80 km and 100 km respectively.
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