Book Your Trip to Guruvayoor through South Tourism

Sept. 6, 2012 - PRLog -- South Tourism is offering amazing discount offers fourth pilgrims who are desired to come under the shrine of South India temples. Haunt this holiday at most renowned temple of South India ‘Guruvayoor Temple’ dedicated to Lord Krishna.  

Chennai, September 6, 2012
If you are indeed enthusiast about visiting the pilgrimage centers of south India then Guruvayoor can incredibly match your desire. It has been dedicated to Lord Vishnu who is most worshipped deity in India as well as other countries. Located in the Guruvayur town of Thrissur district in Kerala and can easily be accessed by the visitors due to its immense transportation services.

The presiding deity of the temple is Mahavishnu but mythological he is also the incarnation of Lord Krishna hence worshipped as the BalKrishna. He is standing in the pose with four hands holding Sankhu (conch), Sudarshana chakram (a serrated disk), lotus and mace. The idol which is placed in the temple is simply incredible and made up with rare stone known as Patala Anjana. Guruvayoor is also known as the Dwarka of South India temples (http://www.southtourism.com/south-india-temples.html).

The temple well attracts both Hindus and non-Hindus alike and compel multiple sorts of tourists to visit here under the shade of superior Lord Vishnu. It’s a must visit pilgrimage center for the people who visit in God’s Own Country. If you are also planning to visit then make sure to get aware with the facts about  Guruvayoor temple (http://www.southtourism.com/guruvayoor_temple.html) before packing bag and baggage.

Pooja Timings in Guruvayoor Temple
The Temple gets open for pilgrims at 3.00 Am & Will be closed between 1.30pm and 4.30pm and then again reopens At 4.30 Pm

First slot includes the Pooja’s
•   3.00am to 3.30am- Nirmalyam   
•   3.20am to 3.30am- Oilabhishekam, Vakacharthu, Sankhabhishekam
•   3.30am to 4.15am- Malar Nivedyam, Alankaram
•   4.15am to 4.30am- Usha Nivedyam
•   4.30am to 6.15am- Ethirettu pooja followed by Usha pooja
•   7.15am to 9.00am- Seeveli,Palabhishekam,Navakabhishekam, Pantheeradi Nivedyam, and Pooja
•   11.30am to 12.30pm- Ucha pooja (the noon pooja)

Second slot includes the Pooja’s
•   4.30pm to 5.00pm- Seeveli
•   6.00pm to 6.45pm- Deeparadhana
•   7.30pm to 7.45pm- Athazha pooja Nivedyam
•   7.45pm to 8.15pm- Athazha pooja
•   8.45pm to 9.00pm- Athazha seeveli
•   9.00pm to 9.15pm- Thrippuka, Olavayana

Note: Above Given Timings are approximate. If there is Udayasthamana pooja or on certain special occasions, they may vary as well.

Religious Festivals of Guruvayoor temple include
Guruvayoor is an enchating temple. There are plenty of temples which are celebrated in this temple throughout the year. You can visit here and participate in those temples. Some of the most celebrated religious temples include:  

•   Samkramam
•   Vishu
•   Kucheladinam
•   Ashtami rohini
•   Mandala pooja
•   Saraswathy pooja
•   Thiruvonam

Activities to do in Guruvayoor include
Elephant sanctuary- The temple maintains a unique elephant sanctuary. Currently it consists around 51 elephants in vary shapes and sizes. These jumbos are believed to be the offerings to the devotees to the lord. Plenty of tourists spot this riveting sanctuary every day.

Institute of Mural Painting- it was here established in year 1989. On the successful completion of 5 years, students are awarded national diplomas here in the institute. It’s great to experience the scenario of learning environment.

News & Events
1)   Gurvayur EKADASI starts on November 17
2)   Chembai Music Festival starts on November 2

Amenities in Guruvayoor
You can find amazing source of accommodation nearby Guruvayoor temple. There are lots of lodging places where you can comfortably stay. Lodging sources near Guruvayoor include:

•   Satram
•   Kousthubham rest house
•   Panchajanyam rest house
•   Sreevalsam Guest House

About Us
South Tourism enables you to pass across with habitat of Indian deities and offer the opportunity to visit any of the south India temples. Visit us now…

Contact
5, Annai Avenue
Vasanth Nagar Extn. Sri Rangam
Trichy, South India - 620 006
Phone: + 91 431 422 6122
Fax: +91 431 243 2874
Email: tours@southtourism.in
http://www.southtourism.com/