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lit. The square Sreekovil is the sacred sanctum sanctorum of the temple,
housing the main deity. Within the temple there are also the images of
Ganapathy, Lord Ayyappa and Edathedattu Kavil Bhagavathy. Only Hindus are
allowed inside the temple. Ph: 0487 2556280
Thiruvenkitachalapathy Temple: The Thiruvenkitachalapathy temple situated
at Thiruvenkidom Desom which is one kilometer north-east of the famous
Guruvayoor Sree Krishna Temple, is a great and unique shrine in many
respects. The most noteworthy point is that the Deity worshipped at this
temple is the same Lord Venkitachalapathy, worshipped in the world
famous Thirumala Thirupathi temple in Andhra Pradesh. As per astrological findings, more than one thousand years ago a sage from Thirumala
came over to Guruvayoor and finding that there are already temples for
Lord Krishna and Parthasarathy at Guruvayoor wished to establish a temple for Lord Venkitachalapathy also at Guruvayoor. Subsequently he
brought an idol from Thirumala Thirupathi and established this temple.
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Chavakkad: The mausoleum of Haidross Kuttee, Haidor Ali’s Lieutenant is
situated at the Manathala Desam near Chavakkad. Because of its
assocaition with Haidross Kuttee Chavakkad is also known as Kuttingal.
Sree Parthasarathy Temple: This temple is located near famous Sree Krishna
temple near Manjalal in eastern nada Guruvayoor. The consecration of
the present deity in this temple was performed by the sanctified hands of
Sri Adi Sankara during the 8th century, according the astrological and historical records. The present idol according to records was worshipped by
Goddess Kunthi Devi, mother of Pandavas. Ph: 0487 2557699
Chowalloor Siva Temple: The hoary Chowalloor Siva Temple or Mahadeva
Temple, as it is called is famed to be over centuries old. A unique feature
of this temple is that in the two-tiered sreekovil or sanctum sanctorum,
the idol of Lord Siva is seen facing West and that of His consort Sree
Parvathy faces East.
Palayur: At Palayur, half a mile from Chavakkad Road is a Roman Syrian
Christian Church which according to tradition is one of the seven churches
founded by St. Thomas, the Apostle, on the West Cost.
Punnathur Kotta: The place is famous for caring the temple elephants.
Numbering over 54 elephnats are taken care of and it is a rare experience
to see many elephants at a time.
Thrissur Pooram: Thrissur is famous for the Pooram festival (April-May)
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