The document summarizes information about the Krishna Temple in Guruvayur, India. It discusses:
1. How the town of Guruvayur revolves around the Krishna Temple, which is one of the most important Hindu places of worship in Kerala.
2. Details about the central idol in the temple, legends surrounding its origins, and miraculous aspects associated with the idol.
3. Other attractions near the temple, including an elephant sanctuary housing the largest population of captive male Asian elephants.
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JT Pac is the only star member of International Society for the Performing Arts.
The centre was launched by Malayalam Film actor Padmashri Mohanlal and Choice Group Chairman Jose Thomas, fulfilling their commitment to preserve art and culture in the days to come.
The design of concert hall itself inspires the performers and excites the audience. It is recognized by artists, patrons and the media alike to be among South India’s foremost venues for performing arts.
A magnificent performance centre with 617 seat capacity, so ergonomically designed for the vantage view from all points with box seats , the air conditioned arena is replete with a spaced out lobby, cafeteria and hang-out joints. The right place to get inspired and interact.
A key aspect of JTPac is that it is amongst a handful few Performing Arts Centers across the globe, committed to offering fellowships. A not-for-profit organization, we support 14 Artists - as of this fiscal year- who need financial or medical aid.
Our approach : to be sustainable in our sensitivity to the field of arts and dedicate wholeheartedly to inspire change in the field of culture is being perceived. This, of course will be done through a transparent operational model, where trust , credibility and efficiency will be the benchmarks.
Our people : Dedicated core team with best intellectual and temperamental make up to nurture and guide the creative talent while effectively managing the multi-layered operational structure to yield results. Ingenious and committed, they work with artists, sponsors, associate s and well –wishers to power this noble vision ahead.
report of dance, drama and music academy and auditoriumShourya Puri
case study of triveni kala sangam and kala kendra, goa.
site analysis of gurugram
literature study of dance, drama and music studio and auditorium
about gurugram
Street Design Workshop
Council of Architecture Training & Research centre, Pune
29.06.18
Case: Fergusson College Road, Pune
(FC college junction to Lalit mahal chowk)
Team: Sandeep Paul, Maitri Shah, Taha Padrawala ,Praveen Suthar
Mentors: Darpana Athale, Rahul Kadam, Jayshree Deshpande, Prasanna Desai, Rajiv Raje and Khushru Irani
JT Performing Arts Center (JTPAC) - The first multi-centric cultural stage in Kerala, JTPac has been committed since its inception in 2009 to promote and preserve the country’s rich and vibrant traditions in music, dance, folk and theatre.
JT Pac is the only star member of International Society for the Performing Arts.
The centre was launched by Malayalam Film actor Padmashri Mohanlal and Choice Group Chairman Jose Thomas, fulfilling their commitment to preserve art and culture in the days to come.
The design of concert hall itself inspires the performers and excites the audience. It is recognized by artists, patrons and the media alike to be among South India’s foremost venues for performing arts.
A magnificent performance centre with 617 seat capacity, so ergonomically designed for the vantage view from all points with box seats , the air conditioned arena is replete with a spaced out lobby, cafeteria and hang-out joints. The right place to get inspired and interact.
A key aspect of JTPac is that it is amongst a handful few Performing Arts Centers across the globe, committed to offering fellowships. A not-for-profit organization, we support 14 Artists - as of this fiscal year- who need financial or medical aid.
Our approach : to be sustainable in our sensitivity to the field of arts and dedicate wholeheartedly to inspire change in the field of culture is being perceived. This, of course will be done through a transparent operational model, where trust , credibility and efficiency will be the benchmarks.
Our people : Dedicated core team with best intellectual and temperamental make up to nurture and guide the creative talent while effectively managing the multi-layered operational structure to yield results. Ingenious and committed, they work with artists, sponsors, associate s and well –wishers to power this noble vision ahead.
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Omaxe Sports City Dwarka stands out as a premier residential and recreational destination, offering a blend of luxury and sports-centric living. Located in the thriving area of Dwarka, this project by Omaxe Limited is designed to cater to modern lifestyle needs while promoting a healthy, active living environment.
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Tersane Suites Residences is a luxurious real estate project located in the heart of Istanbul, next to the beautiful Golden Horn. This unique development offers hotel concept residences with Rixos management, making it the perfect choice for both homeowners and investors.
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Welcome to KA Housing, a distinguished real estate development nestled in the heart of Eyüpsultan, one of Istanbul’s most promising districts.
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KA Housing represents a prime investment opportunity with limited availability in a high-demand area, ensuring enduring value and potential for lucrative returns. Homes in this development provide exceptional value without compromising on quality, offering affordable luxury for discerning buyers. The construction is of the highest quality, built to the latest seismic and disaster resistance standards, ensuring safety and resilience.
The community and surroundings of KA Housing are enriched by close proximity to prestigious universities such as Haliç University, Bilgi University, and Istanbul Ticaret University, making it an ideal location for students and academics. The development is adjacent to the Alibeyköy stream leading into the Halic waters, offering serene natural escapes amidst lush greenery. Residents can enjoy the cultural richness of the area, surrounded by historical and cultural landmarks that blend leisure, nature, and culture seamlessly.
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Ever been curious about Real Estate Investing in the US?? At Volition, for the past 14 years, we have been focused on helping investors invest in over $250M of real estate and generate $100M of wealth in the Toronto market, but we are always open to learning more about other business models and learning from other investors.
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Referans Bahcesehir which is being constructed, in the center of the most regional destination as Bahçeşehir, shines out with its central location and unique landscape including social facilities such as a fitness center, sauna, sports facilities, children’s playground and recreational areas.
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Bahcesehir is a rising value in the great city of Istanbul… Located at a new transportation junction in the northwest of the City… Located at such a spot that the access roads for the 3rd bridge and for the 3rd Airport will reach the region in 2016. The Marmaray and the Subway will extend all the way to Referans Bahcesehir respectively in 2018 and 2019.
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Torun Center Residences Istanbul - Listing TurkeyListing Turkey
THERE IS LIFE IN ITS CENTER!
The most energetic spot of the city that will add utterly different pleasures to your life, with a park that will make Istanbul breathe, delighting indoor and outdoor bistros, cafes, restaurants, the brand-new Food Hall concept, where dozens of unique tastes are served together, market area, cinema, theater, fitness club, SPA and event venue...
All the pleasures that will enrich your lives are awaiting you on the most beautiful side of the city, at Torun Center Residences. In Mecidiyeköy, where the heart of Istanbul beats, business, life and entertainment opportunities are located at the exact center, at Torun Center, the most beautiful side of the city.
Penthouse apartments and different styles of flats from 1 + 1 to 4 + 1, from 100 to 425 square meters in a 42-story residence tower, have been designed for those who want to live in the center of magnificence. Torun Center is the redefinition of a better life with specially landscaped floor gardens, apartment options with private balconies, and automatic glass systems equipped with Trickle Ventilation that offers clean air comfort.
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The two-story Torun Center Lounge, with its indoor and outdoor seating areas, children's playroom, private dining and TV lounge, promises unforgettable memories to you and your loved ones with its unique Istanbul view.
Neighboring to the most pleasant square of Istanbul
A few steps from the Torun Center Residences, you can reach the city's most modern city square and open the doors of a quality city life. Torun Center Residences brings together on the same project the long-awaited city life for Istanbul and gourmet restaurants, cafes, gym and SPA, and state-of-the-art cinema and Artı Stage, hosting the most famous plays of the season.
Located at the intersection of alternative public transportation options such as the metro and Metrobus, Torun Center comes to the fore as the most accessible office for both sides of Istanbul. With a central location and rich transportation lines, Torun Center offices make life easier for employees and increase productivity.
500 acres of brilliance await you here at Riverview City which offers modern living, effortless convenience, and a beautiful natural setting. It is a mega township by Magarpatta City in Loni Kalbhor, Pune. Enjoy easy access to work, schools, and fun while experiencing a perfect work-life balance.
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Sense Levent offers a luxurious living experience in the heart of Istanbul’s vibrant Levent district.
This cutting-edge development seamlessly integrates modern design with natural elements, featuring live evergreen plants maintained by an advanced irrigation system, ensuring lush greenery year-round.
The building’s elegant ceramic balconies are both stylish and durable, enhancing the overall aesthetic and functionality. Residents can enjoy the 700m Sky Lounge, which provides breathtaking views of Istanbul and a perfect space to relax and unwind.
Sense Levent promotes a healthy and active lifestyle with a full gym, swimming pool, sauna, and steam room, all available in the building. The interiors are crafted with high-quality materials, ensuring a luxurious and inviting living space.
Designed with young professionals in mind, Sense Levent features 1+1 and 2+1 units with smart floor plans and balconies. The project promises high investment returns, with an expected annual return of 6.5-7%, significantly above Istanbul’s average ROI.
Located in the rapidly growing and highly desirable Levent area, the development benefits from ongoing urban regeneration projects. Its prime location offers proximity to shopping malls, municipal buildings, universities, and public transportation, adding immense value to your investment.
Early investors can take advantage of discounted units during the construction phase, with an expected capital appreciation of +45% USD upon completion. Property Turkey provides comprehensive rental management services, ensuring a seamless and profitable investment experience.
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Guruvayoor magazine
1. GuruvayurR e v o l v e s r o u n d K r i s h n a T e m p l e
Home
to the
largest
population
of captive
male Asian
elephants.
1
2. CONTENTS
Guruvayur Revolves
3Round Krishna Temple
Central Id ol And Legends
Miraculous Id ol
4
7
Elephant Fort Or Anakotta
Chembai Mu sic Festival
Ac cessibility to Guruvayur
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12
17
2
3. Guruvayur Revolves
Round Krishna
Temple
Guruvayur with its outstanding houses and imposing lodges
and hotels, may arouse the impression of a posh municipal
town in first-time visitors. If any one thought that it is more
than a temple town, encompassing commercial activities of
all kinds within its area of influence like nearby towns-Cha-
vakkadu and Ku nnamkulam- he would have gone terribly
wrong, considering Guruvayur’s parasitical dependence on
devotees and consequently devotion-based or pilgrimage
tourism.So an aspiring tourist will b e well avised to chart out
his itinerary accordingly.No thing more than the aforemen-
tioned structures is there to lure the attention of tourists!
My second visit to this temple town, well-known and reput-
ed all over India, after a long gap of about 20 years, con-
vinced me that had it not been for that eye-catching temple,
3
4. Guruvayur would not have been what it is today! Such real-
ities e xplain t he p rominence o f S ri K rishna Te mple – a g lar-
ing epitome of Ke rala-style architecture with gabled roofs
and dormer windows- dedicated to Lord Krishna (an ac-
cepted avatar or incarnation of Lord Vi shnu) in Guruvayur.
Yes, Sri Krishna Temple with its deity Lord Krishna is
one of the most important places of worship for Hindus
of Ke rala and other parts of India, especially South and –
if not in equal measure- No rth of the country. The Tem-
ple is also reverred as ‘Bhuloka Vaikunta,’ which trans-
lates into ‘Ho ly Ab ode of Vi shnu on Earth’ in English.
Ac cording to a common belief doing round among dev-
otees, the nimble-footed Un nikrishnan or Boy Krish-
na is always prancing around the temple precincts incog-
nito. This may be the reason why Guruvayur Temple is
known as Krishna Temple despite the fact that the idol
is that of Vi shnu and the legends revolve round him.
Central Idol And
Legends
4
5. Central idol of the presiding deity Vi sh-
nu-worshipped in the form of Lord Krish-
na- itself has the potential to become
the cynosure of all eyes: the four- armed
Lord Krishna in his majestic pose, car-
rying the conch Pa nchajany a, the discus
Sudarshana Chakra, the mace Kaumoda-
ki, then a lotus and a Ho ly Basil garland.
Mo reover, this idol represents the majestic
form of Vi shnu as revealed to Lord Krish-
na’s parents Vasudeva and Devaki around
the time of his birth. Thus Guruvayur came
to be known also as Dwarka of South India.
The m iraculous f act about t he e xistence of
the temple is that even the fire that raged
on No vember 30, 1970 could not destroy
the Sri Ko vil (Sanctum Sanctorum), idol
of the main deity, subshrines of Ganesha,
Ay yappa, Bhagavathi and the flagstaff.
Ac cording to legends, idol of Lord Vi shnu
Lord Shiva
5
6. here is 5,000 years old, though no historical records vouch for
it. The notable fact is that even if the legend in Narada Purana
to this effect is ignored, one cannot miss out on the mytholog-
ical references that led to the name Guruvayur. According to a
my thological reference, l ong a go, L ord S hiva w ould w orship
Lord Vi shnu a t t he s ame s pot w here t he i dol i s l ocated n ow.
The l ake on t he n orth s ide of t hat s pot i s k nown a s Ru drath-
eertham, as Ru dra (Lord Shiva) would bathe there before per-
forming the pooja. It was Vi shw akarma, architect of Devas
or G ods w ho c onstructed t he t emple t here. S ince i t w as B ri-
haspati, Guru of Devas or Gods and Vayu Bhagwan, God of
Wi nd, who consecrated the idol, the place came to be known as
Guruvayur (Guru+ Vayu) and the idol as “Guruvayoorappan”.
Thus Lord Krishna in Guruvayur came to be popularly known
6
7. as Gu ruvayo or app an - App an means God or Fat her, hence the
tit le m eans G od of Gu ruvay ur. Ac cord ing t o an ot her l ege nd,
in an cient d ay s, t he p on d h ad e xtended up t o Mam miyur an d
Thamar ay ur (ab out 3 km away from the Templ e) and was know n
for its eve r- bl oom ing lotus flowe rs wit h miraculous prop erties.
Miraculous
IdolWh en miraculou s aspects hove r ove r the lege nds,
stor ies an d existence of the temp le an d the struc-
tu re s in an d arou nd it , can the idol be far behind!
The small idol, made of the ston e called black an -
timony, has magnetic as we ll as special medicinal
prop erties, accord ing to devot ees. Eve ry mor ning
the God or the idol of Gu ruvay oor app an is an oi nt ed
in sesam e or til oi l (It is believe d that this sesam e oi l
can c ure e ve n t he m ost f at al d iseases l ike p ar alysis,
7
8. so it is d istributed among d evotees as prasadam) and t hen it
is s prinkled w ith a s pecial c leansing p owder, m ade o f h erbs
and called “vaka”.(The herbal mixture helps to extract oil
from the idol and the process is famously known as ‘G uru-
vayur Vakacharthu’.) Light brown in colour, it renders an
additional colourful and sparkling touch to the idol. It is
interesting to note here that devotees or ‘Krishnabhakths,’
irrespective o f w eather a nd t ime, t hrong t he t emple i n h un-
dreds and thousands to witness this ‘charming or enchant-
ing’ sight. Exactly at 3 am in the morning, water from the
temple, consecrated through recital of mantras by pujaris
or priests, is poured over the idol as part of its ritual bath.
(The consecrated water is filled in a conch and used for
the ritual bath. This is what they call ‘S ankhabhishekam’).
The holy water is then thirstily and religiously drunk
by devotees in the hope of getting their diseases, phy si-
cal deformities or any health-related dangers healed
since they believe the liquid has miraculous properties!
Sankh
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9. THE STRICTEST IN
THE
COUNTRY
Known as the strictest in the country in enforcing its rules,
regulations and conditions, Sri Krishna Temple is not ready
for any compromise, come what may, even if Gods landed from
heaven and pleaded. This may be why liberals always come out
in the open in protest against the Temple’s commandments.
What else one can explain about the following reported ac-
tions: former President Zail Singh was denied entry; former
Prime Minister Mrs Indira Gandhi too met with the same
harshness; Sonia Gandhi too had to face such rigidity, even the
great K J Yesudas, a musical maestro and a son of the soil, had
to retreat because he was a Christian (not now) and was never
allowed t o p erform i n t he Te mple p remises t hough h is s ongs,
bhajans, keerthans, etc. ring aloud in and around the precincts!
Mo st startling f act i s t hat a ll t hese restrictions were b ased on
re ligion as if the afore said person alit ies were son s and dau ght
ers
of lesser Gods!Dress code too comes in the same strictest zone.
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10. If anyon e has the dre am of mov ing arou nd the Temp le pre -
cincts in jeans , T- shirts an d shor ts, bett er he give s a miss
to his plan to visit for the simp le re ason that such mod-
ern an d tre ndy dre sses are uncomprom ising ly a no here !
Me n are supp osed to we ar on ly mu ndu arou nd their
wai st an d move arou nd wit h bare chest. If any shy in-
dividu al is too ins istent , he can we ar a pi ece of clot h
called ve sht i to cove r his chest; not hing more is al-
lowe d. Boy s are allowe d to we ar shor ts, but no shirt then!
Gi rls an d wom en t oo c an i n n o w ay h ar bou r any t hou ght s of
we ar ing shor ts an d jeans an d lazing ab out . Wom en can we ar
sar i an d blou se while girls long skirt an d blou se. Recent ly
Temp le aut hor it ies have been kind in allow ing a re laxat ion
in cont rast to it s rigidit y, that too wit hin the stan dard s of de-
cency t hat t he a dministrat ion h as s et: wom en n ow c an we ar
shalwar kam meez (chu ridar pyjam as)! Anot her not ab le thing
is that unlike in Nor th of the cou nt ry, wom en an d girls need
not cove r their heads here ! No fo ot we ar, no mobi le phon es
an d cam e as of any type ins ide the Temp le pre mises, strictly!
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11. Elephant Fort
Or
AnakottaAnimal love rs am ong the devot ees too have their cup of tea
here at Punat hoor Kott a elephant yard , the tethering sit e or
hom e to 56 elephant s belong ing to Sri Krishna Temp le. Also
know n as Anakott a (Elephant For t), the place is hom e to the
large st p opu lat ion of c apt ive m ale As ian e lephant s. T hese e l-
ephant s, don at ed by non e ot her than the devot ees thems elve s,
som etimes becom e the idols of wor ship as in the case of fa-
mou s Gu ruvay ur Ke sav an . Becau se of their associat ion wit h
the Temp le, devot ees cons ider s eve ral of t hem as living for ms
of Gu ruvayo or app an hims elf. The most stu nning examp le is
that of Guruvay ur Kesav an , which eve n after fou r decades of its
demise is the idol of wor ship for devot ees an d Temp le aut hor-
it ies! To h on ou r t he roy al p achyd erm, e ve ry ye ar on it s d eat h
an nive rsar y, tribut es are pai d to the life -size statu e of the lat e
tu ske r, fo llowe d by a g ran d fe ast t o ot her e lephant s! A not her
int ere sting fact con nected wit h these friendly elephant s is
that the Temp le aut hor it ies ut ilize their immens e cap acit y for
service for c ar rying i dols i n t he pro cession k now n a s S hive li.
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12. It is not that any Tom , Dick an d Har ry am ong them can
re nder that service. He re too a comp etit ion is org an ized
to select the comp etent elephant that car ries out that task
efficient ly an d smoot hly. Anayott am : He nce the need for
a race to decide on the elephant . All inmat es of the camp
will par ticip at e in the elephant race. Know n as Anayott am
(Elephant R ace); t he e ve nt att racts t hou san ds of t ou rists t o
the place. The camp is op en to pu blic from 9 am to 5 pm .
Chembai Mu
sic
Fe stivalMOR E AT TRAC TION S: Now for devot ees, who wish to
be showe re d wit h divine grace, Gu ruvay ur an d som e of
it s neighb ou rhood are blessed wit h more temp les ded-
icat ed to Lord Krishna, Lord Shiva an d Lord Vi shnu .
Prom inent am ong them are : Venkit achalap at hy Temp le in
Gu ruvay ur, dedicat ed to Lord Vi shnu like in Thirupp a-
thy ; then Ma hadevan Temp le in Mam miyur, where Lord
Shiva or Ma hadevan is the deit y- the belief am ong devo -
tees is that a pi lgrimage to Gu ruvay ur is incomp lete wit h-
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13. out of fe ring pr aye rs at this termp le-.the unavoi dab le Par-
thasar at hy Temp le, cre dit ed wit h an idol of Par thasar at hy
(Lord Krishna re pre sent ed as guiding Arju na), endowe d
wit h an ambi ence suit ab le for silent pr aye rs an d medit at ion
an d re ndere d att ractive wit h beaut iful structu re s an d imag-
es on it s walls an d finally Shiva Temp le in Chow alloor re -
now ned as on e of the 108 Shivalay as (ab odes of Lord Shiva).
Art l ove rs t oo h ave e nou gh t o f ill t heir c up of h appi ness w it h
cultu ral fe stivals like Chemb ai Mu sic Fe stival, Nar ay an eeyam
Day, Po ont han am Day an d Krishnan att am perfor man ces.
Real Estate
Pro spects
All these att ractions oblige on e to con clu de that there is an
immens e scop e for re al estat e boom since lodge s, hot els an d
all such structu re s, inclu ding re sidences, are in gre at deman d
as the nu mb er of devot ees an d pi lgrimage tou rists is on the
rise I w as for tu nat e e nou gh t o h ave a l ook at t he s wan ky an d
plu sh h ot els, l odge s an d re stau rant s, p alat ial h ou ses an d v il-
las, e ve n ord inar y on es, t hat c at er t o t he d evot ees, r ich, m id-
dle class an d the ord inar y, from a distan ce. May be, there we re
comp lai nt s of i nadequ at e a ccom modat ions i n t he t ow n e ar li-
er an d that may be the re ason why lot s of hot els, lodge s an d
re stau rant s an d ot her structu re s spr ang up like mu shro oms .
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14. If my k now ledge is c or re ct, i n terms of c ollection f rom d ev-
ot ees, Gu ruvay ur Te mp le i s t he t hird r ichest i n t he c ou nt ry,
an d is still cou nt ing . This is enou gh a hint to re al estat e
shar ks that their int ere sts are goi ng to be re alized if they
make a plan ned ent ry int o the temp le tow n. Eve n giant s in
the f ield h ave t he chan ce to m ake t heir pre sence fe lt by opt -
ing for lu xuriou s star an d middle-class hot els, re stau rant s
an d lodge s, that cat er to the needs of extre mely rich an d
middle-class devot ees an d pi lgrimage tou rists eve n from
the f ar- aw ay s tat es l ike Utt ar Pr adesh an d P unj ab. B ut n ev-
er eve r stoop you rself to expect that lan d is cheap here .
This is a stat e where urban -rural dispar it y is the lowe st in
the cou nt ry an d for the sam e re ason the re al estat e pr ic-
es too will not have that yaw ning gap as in ot her stat es.
Once I cam e acro ss a mason or car pent er based in Er-
naku lam -the chief trade cent re of Ko chi- an d was
stu nned to hear the marg in of prof it these peop le rake
in by way of plu sh hot els, re stau rant s an d lodge s an d
palat ial re sidence an d ap ar tment blocks an d villas.
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15. Fabulou s
Ho tels,
Restaura nts
And Lodges.
A villa that will cost you Rs
1.25 crore is constructed with-
in the range of Rs 50 lakh to
Rs 60 lakh. So that is the bene-
fit that is at stake in this temple
town for moneybags in the field.
As Guruvayur’s pilgrimage des-
tination prestige is spreading far
and wide, I think more devotees
are likely to throng the famous
temple and such a scenario paves
the way for more fabulous hotels,
restaurants a nd l odges. Mo reover,
many devotees or others may be in
a mood to shift their base to one
of the abodes of Lord Krishna or
Guruvayoorappan. A lready a part-
ment, residence and villa blocks
in galore have come up here and
more are on the anv il. Such clus-
ters of these blocks are likely
to find favour with a section of
devotee customers as the prices
cannot go beyond the roof to the
extent of being mind-boggling.
At the same time, people in
this state are in the habit of ex-
pending a lot for food, house,
accommodation and clothes.
16. That s ituation i s c onducive f or b ig g uns, w ho a re i nterested
in dealing with expensive abodes and medium-sized guns
who opt for both luxurious and ordinary ones in accor-
dance with their capacity. I never came across any plush
mall or huge hy permarket or swanky shopping complex in
this temple town and a c asual o bservation d oes n ot g ive any
impression of hectic business activity here. And I was con-
vinced beyond doubt by a local businessman that trade is
not that roaring as in nearby Chavakkadu and Ku nnamku-
lam. That does not prevent any body from trying their luck
in t his ‘e conomically p otential’ t emple t own w ith h uge d ev-
otee presence. Availability of any thing under the sun here
will only g ladden t hose i nterested i n s hopping s pree a s t hey
need not travel extra miles to aforesaid neighbouring towns.
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17. AC CESSIBILITY: Ac cessibility to Guruvayur by way of any
mode of transport is easy. A devotee or a tourist from any
corner of the country or world can reach here by air or rail
transport. If they land at Thrissur (only by train) or Calicut
or Ko chi ( both r ail a nd a ir), i t i s w ell a nd g ood b ecause t heir
destination is nearby. If they alight at Thiruvananthapuram
or Tr ivandrum (both rail and air), it is a little bit far and t hey
have to undergo a journey of eight to nine hours by train to
their d estination of Guruvayur. Tr ansport f acility of a ny t ype
like trains, taxis, private and KSRT C buses and autorick-
shaws is in plenty here and connectivity is more than enough!
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