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Kunnathur Mana Ayurveda Heritage and Luxurious Hotel (KMH) located near the holy Guruvayur Temple is the rare combination of great architectural wonders of Cheranadu and Chettinadu. The richest high caste Namboothiri families in ancient Kerala lived in magnificent houses called Manas . These Manas well describe a lot about the legacy of the State. The Kunnathur Mana, which has a history of over 120 years, is one of the most prominent Manas in Kerala. The KMH have some of the attractive features of Chettinadu houses of Tamil Nadu too.
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Unforgettable ambience of sanctity
Just hundred meters away from the main entrance of the Guruvayur Temple, Kanoos Residency offers the pilgrims an unforgettable ambience of sanctity. The chance to see the quiet and sacred town go to sleep and then wake up to the soothing rhythm of the ‘Narayaneeyam’ is a rare experience you will get staying here. This centrally air-conditioned luxury hotel with four star facilities, offers you an exquisite view from the rooms as it provides a panoramic view of Guruvayur town on one end and palm topped lush greenery on the other end. It integrates both modern and traditional touches of hospitality. Conveniently located close to the bus terminals and the Guruvayur Railway station, the hotel is 27 kms away from the Trichur railway station and 87 kms away from Cochin International Airport (more…)
Guruvayur: Connecting the Heaven and the Earth
The story regarding the origin of the shrine at Guruvayur temple is described in the ‘Narada Purana’ in the chapter ‘Gurupavanapura Mahatmya’. It is related to the story of Pareekshit who was killed by the Naga Chief Takshaka. In order to avenge his death, King Janamejaya, the son of Pareekshit, performed the Sapayajna in which thousands of innocent reptiles were sacrificed. Their curses caused him to suffer leprosy and utter helplessness. Saga Dattatreya advised Janamejaya to propitiate Lord Krishna at Guruvayur as a remedy to his ill-fate. He described him the story of the idol at Guruvayur. Lord Narayana was the first to worship the holy idol which was uniquely carved out of the sacred ‘Pathalanjana Shila’. He himself had handed it ti Brahma, the Lord of Creation, at the beginning of the Padma Kalpa to execute his task of Creation by its grace. (more…)
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THRISSUR
Like a shining diamond in the centre of a bejeweled crown, Thrissur is situated right in the middle of Kerala. This “Cultural Capital” is a city whose heart is so stuffed with tradition and its warm inhabitants so very content with its past that it defies the cultural progress of this sylvan city. Covering an area of about 3032 sq. km, Thrissur is the fourth largest city in Kerala and has a rich cultural heritage and an interesting history. The name Thrissur originates from the word “Thriu shiva perur” which in the local language means “the abode of Lord Shiva”. The influential king Shakthan Thampuran is the architect of this beautiful city that is bedecked with ancient palaces, historic buildings, quaint temples and sprawling mansions. Built on elevated land around a 65 acre hillock on which the well known Vadakkumnathan temple elegantly stands, Thrissur attracts a flurry of tourists from the world over. Around 3.6 hectares of land called the Thekkinkadu surrounding the temple is bordered by a spacious circular road called the Swaraj Round. This Thrissur Round is the central reference point and is one of the largest roundabouts in India. (more…)
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