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==Vasudevapuram SriKrishna Temple Tavanur (ശ്രീ വാസുദേവപുരം ശ്രീകൃഷ്ണ ക്ഷേത്രം)== | ==Vasudevapuram SriKrishna Temple Tavanur (ശ്രീ വാസുദേവപുരം ശ്രീകൃഷ്ണ ക്ഷേത്രം)== | ||
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The beautiful and unique Sri [[Krishna]] idol made of jet black stone is in the form of child Sri Krishna with butter in both hands. It is believed to have been the idol worshiped by [[Vilwamangalam Swamiyar]]. | The beautiful and unique Sri [[Krishna]] idol made of jet black stone is in the form of child Sri Krishna with butter in both hands. It is believed to have been the idol worshiped by [[Vilwamangalam Swamiyar]]. | ||
"Sri Vasudevapuram" temple is built for [[Vilwamangalam Swamiyar]]'s mother for offering prayer during her old age. [[Vilwamangalam Swamiyar]] was so great a [[Bhakti movement|Bhaktha]] (devotee of) Sri Krishna that he was said to possess the ability to actually "see" him. He was instrumental in setting up several famous temples in Kerala such as Thiruvananthapuram, Thiruvaarppu, and Cherthala Kaarthiaayani.<ref>http://www.namboothiri.com/articles/vilwamangalam-swaamiyaar.htm</ref><ref>"Aithihyamaala" Kottarathil Sankunni. 1909; Latest edition: Oct. 1985; Published by Kottarathil Sankunny Memorial Committee, Kottayam - 686 001.</ref> | "Sri Vasudevapuram" temple is built for [[Vilwamangalam Swamiyar]]'s mother for offering prayer during her old age. [[Vilwamangalam Swamiyar]] was so great a [[Bhakti movement|Bhaktha]] (devotee of) Sri Krishna that he was said to possess the ability to actually "see" him. He was instrumental in setting up several famous temples in Kerala such as Thiruvananthapuram, Thiruvaarppu, and Cherthala Kaarthiaayani.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.namboothiri.com/articles/vilwamangalam-swaamiyaar.htm|title = Vilwamangalam Swaamiyaar}}</ref><ref>"Aithihyamaala" Kottarathil Sankunni. 1909; Latest edition: Oct. 1985; Published by Kottarathil Sankunny Memorial Committee, Kottayam - 686 001.</ref> | ||
[[File:Vasudevapuram-Pano.jpg|center|thumb|600px|Vsudevapuram-Panoramic view]] | [[File:Vasudevapuram-Pano.jpg|center|thumb|600px|Vsudevapuram-Panoramic view]] | ||
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==Festivals== | ==Festivals== | ||
'''Ashtami Rohini''' in Chingam (August–September) is the birthday of Lord Krishna.<ref>http://www.guruvayurdevaswom.org/oreligious.shtml</ref> | '''Ashtami Rohini''' in Chingam (August–September) is the birthday of Lord Krishna.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.guruvayurdevaswom.org/oreligious.shtml |title=Guruvayur Devaswom |website=www.guruvayurdevaswom.org |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050410003618/http://www.guruvayurdevaswom.org/oreligious.shtml |archive-date=2005-04-10}} </ref> | ||
That is celebrated every year with cultural programs, procession, and special poojas including Guru pooja (Yatheeswara pooja). The devotees are given special feast on this day. | That is celebrated every year with cultural programs, procession, and special poojas including Guru pooja (Yatheeswara pooja). The devotees are given special feast on this day. | ||
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6. See video: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQiuqPD2NiY A visit to Vasudevapuram] | 6. See video: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQiuqPD2NiY A visit to Vasudevapuram] | ||
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{{Hindu temples in Kerala}} | |||
[[Category:Hindu temples in Malappuram district]] | [[Category:Hindu temples in Malappuram district]] | ||