Krishna Temple.
Krishna Temple.
South Indian Krishna Temples:Preparations for the birth anniversary of Shri Krishna are in full swing at this time. This time the birth of Lord Krishna is being celebrated on 6th and 7th September. On the occasion of the birth anniversary of Laddu Gopal, devotees hold all kinds of competitions and worship his child form. Temples and tableaux at various places are decorated in a wonderful style, the mere sight of which makes the mind happy. Temples are generally closed during the night. But Nand Gopal was born at midnight, hence Janmashtami programs are organized at night.
As soon as the name of Lord Krishna, the incarnation of Lord Vishnu is mentioned, the names of Nandgaon, Mathura, Vrindavan and Dwarka first come to mind. Shri Krishna’s life and his pastimes are all linked to these places. Apart from this, there are many such places in South India, where the story of Krishna’s life is known. Come, let’s know about the Krishna temple of South India…
Garuvayur Temple, Kerala
Guruvayur Temple, popularly known as Dwarka Temple, is located in the state of Kerala in South India. Guruvayoor Temple is one of the famous temples of South India. This temple is also known as Bhuloka Baikuntha. According to the Puranas, Bhuloka Vaikuntha is the most sacred place of Lord Vishnu. In this temple, Krishna resides in his child form, known as Guruvayuruppan.
It is said that when there was a flood in Dwarka (Gujarat), the idol of Lord Krishna was washed away in the flow of water. When Guru Brihaspati saw the idol floating away, he took out the idol and started searching for a place to reinstall it. Finding a solution to this problem, Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati asked Guru Brihaspati to install the idol in Kerala. Following this order, Guru Brihaspati, taking the help of Vayu Dev, installed the idol of Krishna in Kerala.
Sri Krishna Math Temple Udupi, Karnataka
Sri Krishna Matha Temple is located in Udupi, Karnataka, South India. In this temple of Shri Krishna Math, Lord Krishna is worshiped through nine holes in the window. The reflection of this temple made of wood and stone is visible in the pond located near the temple. A huge event is organized here on the special occasion of Janmashtami.
Parthasarathy Temple Triplicane, Chennai
There is a famous Parthasarathy temple of Lord Krishna in Chennai city of South India. This temple is situated at a place named Triplicane. In the Parthasarathy temple, incarnations of Lord Vishnu, Lord Krishna, Rama, Narasimha and Lord Varaha are worshipped.
Jagannath Puri, Orissa
Jagannath Puri is one of the Char Dhams of India. This temple is present in Puri, Odisha. Lord Krishna resides in this temple with his elder brother Balram and sister Subhadra. It is said that after Dwapar, Lord Krishna started residing in Puri, Orissa. Rath Yatra of Jagannath Puri is famous all over the world.
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