Uttara Guruvayurappan Temple, Hindu temple in Mayur Vihar, Delhi, India.
Uttara Guruvayurappan Temple is a Hindu sanctuary in Mayur Vihar that displays traditional Kerala architectural elements, with two main gopurams positioned on the eastern and western sides of the complex. The layout contains multiple interconnected spaces with shrines that visitors pass through as they move around the grounds.
The temple was established in 1983 in response to the growing population of South Indians settling in Delhi. It quickly became a central place of worship and community gathering for these newly established residents.
The temple houses idols of Krishna as Guruvayurappan alongside Bhagavati, with additional shrines dedicated to Ganapati, Shiva, and Ayyappa. This diversity reflects the spiritual needs of the South Indian communities who gather here to pray.
Visitors should expect varying opening times depending on the season, with different hours for different periods of the year. It is advisable to remove shoes before entering the sanctum and to wear respectful clothing appropriate for a place of worship.
The main deity is depicted as Krishna with four arms holding the Panchajanya conch, Sudarshana Chakra, Kaumodaki mace, and a lotus flower. This specific form of divine representation sets this temple apart from many other Krishna temples in the region.
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