Which month is Choroonu?
Choroonu is the first rice eating ceremony of a child in kerala and it is performed in the sixth month of the birth of the baby.
Is there any special darshan in Guruvayur?
Devotees who offer Rs 1000 worth ‘Neyvilakku’ (lamp lit with ghee) ritual at Guruvayur Temple to have special darshan and special darshan for 5 persons on a receipt of Rs 4500 worth ‘Neyvilakku’.
Is it mandatory to book Guruvayur Temple online?
To visit the Guruvayur temple, devotees have to make an online booking. Devotees can visit the Guruvayoor and get blessings. People can also visit the shrine of Lord Guruvayoorappa through Virtual Queue.
What should I wear in Guruvayur Temple?
A strict dress code is followed in the temple. Men can only were Dhotis, no shirts are allowed. Ladies may wear saris or Churidhars or salwar kameez or skirts and tops. Infants who have not been fed rice(choroonu in Malayalam), and women who are more than seven months pregnant are not allowed inside the main temple.
What is Choroonu?
Annaprashan is a Sanskrit term, which literally means “grain initiation”. It’s commonly known as your baby’s first feeding or first rice-eating ceremony and called choroonu in Kerala, mukhe bhaat in Bengal and bhaatkhulai in the Garhwal hills.
Where can I find Annaprashan date?
As per the beliefs, it is considered appropriate to perform the Annaprashan of the male child in the sixth or eighth month after his birth. On the other hand, the Annaprashan of the female child should be performed in the odd month, i.e. fifth or seventh month after her birth.
Is Guruvayur Temple open tomorrow?
Temple is open from 3.30am till 10pm.
What is free darshan in Guruvayoor?
Guruvayur: A system that allows devotees who offer Rs 1000 worth ‘Neyvilakku’ (lamp lit with ghee) ritual at Guruvayur Temple to have special darshan will be implemented from Saturday onwards. Devaswom is introducing the system to avoid middlemen who grab money from people offering them a chance to have darshan.
Is darshan allowed in Guruvayur?
The darshan is only allowed in the temple from 9 am to 1 am. Devaswom Minister said that 150 people could get darshan in an hour. However, he said the VIP darshan is not allowed in the temple.
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Why Guruvayur temple is famous?
The Guruvayur Temple is a famous Shri Krishna temple and is one of the most important places of worship for Hindus and is often referred to as “Bhooloka Vaikuntam” which translates to the holy abode of Vishnu on Earth.
What is guruvayur famous for?
Guruvayoor is largely famous for Sree Krishna Temple, which is believed to be one of the 108 most divine Vishnu temples in the world. This magnificent temple is dedicated to Lord Sri Krishna, who is the 8th incarnation of Lord Vishnu.