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Guruvayoor is one of the most sacred and important pilgrim centres of Kerala. Its main attraction is the Sree Krishna Temple. This historic temple is shrouded in mystery. According to belief, the temple is the creation of Guru, the preceptor of the Gods, and Vayu, the God of winds. The eastern nada is the the main entrance to the shrine. In thechuttambalam(outer enclosure)is the tall 33.5m high gold p;ated Dwajasthambam(flagPost). There is also a 7m high Dipastambham(pillar of lamps), whose thirteen circular recepatacles rovide a truly gorgeous spectacle when it. The square Sreekovil is the sacred sanctum sanctorum of the temple, housing the main diety. Within the temple there are also the images of Ganapathy , Lord Ayappa and Edathedattu Kavil Bhagavathy. Only hindus are allowed inside the temple.
Conducted tours: DTPC conducts daily tours from Guruvayoor.
Air: The nearest international airport : Nedumbasserry (87km)
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