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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!
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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.
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