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Guruvayurappan (Temple Form)

गुरुवायुरप्पन्
Also known as: Guruvāyurappan, Guruvayur Krishna, Kerala Krishna

About

The presiding deity of the Guruvayur Temple in Kerala, one of the most important Krishna temples in South India. The deity is a four-armed form of Krishna holding shankha, chakra, gada, and lotus. Represents divine grace, healing, and the power of devotion. The temple is famous for weddings.

Attributes

KrishnaGuruvayurHealingWeddingsFour-armed

Symbols

ShankhaChakraGadaLotusTulasi

Associated Mantras

Om Guruvāyurappan Namaḥ
Guruvayur Stotram
Narayaneeyam

Festivals

Guruvayur EkadashiKrishna JanmashtamiAnnual festivals

Scriptures

NarayaneeyamBhagavata Purana

Regions Worshipped

GuruvayurKeralaSouth India

Iconography

Four-armed Krishna holding shankha, chakra, gada, and lotus. Crowned, adorned with jewels. Serene, compassionate expression.