Guruvayur, the abode of Lord Sree Guruvayurappan, is located 29 kms north west to the cultural capital of the 'God's own country', Kerala. This narrow coastline strip of land on the south western edge of Indian subcontinent is one of the 10 paradises in the world.....
Guruvayurappan
According to the legends, the idol worshipped here is more than 5000 years old. But there are no historical records to establish it. In the 14th century Tamil literature 'Kokasandesam', references about a place called Kuruvayur is made....
Devaswom has provided parking facility on the East Nada and South Nada
for the convenience of the devotees. The compound in front of the
Kousthubham Rest House is given for parking at a nominal rate at East
Nada. On the South Nada, the parking area of the Pay and Use toilet near
the Panchajanyam Rest House is also provided for parking of vehicles.
COMFORT STATION
On
the western side of the temple tank there is a comfort station which is
functioning round the clock here. Pilgrims who arrive at odd hours and those who do not
find or require immediate lodging/accommodation, can keep their luggage
at a nominal fee. They can use the lavatories and bathrooms. Also there
are lavatories on the north and south corners away from the Eastern Gopuram
and Pay and Use Toilets at South Nada near Panchajanyam Rest House
for the use of pilgrims. Special facilities for keeping the foot-wear
and other articles are provided near the east and west side of the
temple.
