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guruvayoor is one of the most important pilgrim centers of Kerala. Even if you are remotely acquainted with Hindu culture, religion or mythology, the name “Guruvayur" should strike a familiar chord with you. Its main attraction is the Sree Krishna temple. Today Guruvayur is synonymous with the Sree Krishna or Guruvayurappan Temple located there so that when anybody says he is going to Guruvayur, it is understood that it may be to this famous temple.
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Sri Krishna Temple:
The attraction of this temple is the grand deity of Lord Sri Krishna. The temple small in comparison than the other south Indian temple is entered through the east direction. The eastern gateway is known as the Bholoka Vaikuntham and is the main entrance to the temple. The other enclosures contain a 110 ft high gold plated dwajastambam or flag ship. To both side of the flag post are the pillars of lamp providing a spectacular view at night with its circular receptacles.
Zoo and Art Museum:
The state Art Museum and the Zoo are situated at a distance of just 2 km from the central city of Trissur. Both the Zoo and the Museum are enclosed with the same boundary wall and is home to a large variety of preserved species. There is also a snake park to add to the charm of the Zoo. Within the museum are displayed various collection of wood carvings, metal sculptures and ancient jewellery along with the idols and the traditional antiques of Kerala.
Punnathoorkotta:
Just 2 km from Guruvayur in the place called Punathoorkotta, lays the largest elephant park in the world. The park consists of about 60 tuskers that are the beauty of the place. The tuskers are donated by the devotees to the pilgrim place of Guruvayur. These elephant are brought as ritual offering to the temple and are groomed at this place. It is really an interesting sight to see at a time so many elephants in harmony with each other. This lovely elephant sanctuary is attached to the Sree Krishna Temple at Guruvayoor. The open green area is the home of around 55 temple elephants. An utterly captivating place indeed!
Arattupuzha:
The famous Ayyappa temple at Arattupuzha is just 14 kms south of Thrissur town. The temple here is a major attraction especially at the time of the annual Pooram festival that takes place in the months of April-May. The uniqueness of this festival is the ceremonial procession carrying the images of the deities of 41 neighboring temples to this village.
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