Did you know the idol in Guruvayur Temple is believed to be the one worshipped by Lord Krishna himself?
At the magnificent Guruvayur Temple, the deity representing Lord Vishnu has a story steeped in legend, said to have been worshipped by Krishna in times of yore. The idol's enchanting tale begins in Vaikuntha, where Brahma presented it to a loving couple. Following the cataclysm that swallowed Dwaraka, it re-emerged through divine intervention from Brihaspati and Vayu.
At the magnificent Guruvayur Temple, the deity representing Lord Vishnu has a story steeped in legend, said to have been worshipped by Krishna in times of yore. The idol's enchanting tale begins in Vaikuntha, where Brahma presented it to a loving couple. Following the cataclysm that swallowed Dwaraka, it re-emerged through divine intervention from Brihaspati and Vayu.
