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Guruvayoor today has become
a major tourist spot. It has all the facilities for tourists to visit and
stay and is well linked by road and rail. Other than these the place has
much to offer. Mammiyoor Temple the abode of Lord Shiva, Chavakkad Beach
and Punnathur Kotah are not only visiting spots for devotees, but also
worth visiting by ordinary visitors.
Mammiyoor Temple:Many of the devotees who visit the temple also visit
the Shiva Temple at Mammiyoor, the abode of Lord Shiva. Located about half
a Kilometer from Guruvayoor, it is not only a visiting place for the
devotees, but also a temple worth visiting by ordinary visitors.
Chavakkad Beach:
Chavakkad Beach with its virgin waters, will entice you to come
again. The famous mural paintings will certainly touch a deep chord in
your heart and bring out the hidden artist in you. The beauty of the beach
and its mesmerising atmosphere is an experience you wouldn't want to
miss.
Punnathur Kotah:This lovely elephant sanctuary is attached to the Sree
Krishna Temple at Guruvayoor. The open green area is the home of around 55
temple elephants. An utterly captivating place
indeed!
Kerala Kalamandalam:
Kerala Kalamandalam is situated on the banks of
Bharathapuzha river in Cheruthuruthy, It is 32 kms north of Thrissur, a
major town, 112 kms north of Cochin and 330 kms north of Trivandrum, the
Capital city. Founded in 1927, Kerala Kalamandalam, is a place for
Kathakali dance drama and other performing arts of Kerala. Here one can
see Kathakali, Koodiyattam and Mohniyattam performances in its theatre,
known as Koothambalams. In kalamandalam there are schools specializing in
the dance / theatre forms of Kathakali and Koodiyattam offer visitors an
insight into the Keralas traditional arts.
Thrissur Pooram :Thrissur Pooram'is the most spectacular festival celebrated at the
Vadakkumnathan temple every year during April/May.It is one of Kerala's
grandest ancient temple festival, which includes colourful processions of
caparisoned elephants and a midnight fireworks display can be witnessed
from the crowded streets of Trichur

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