Guruvayoor Temple

What is Guruvayoor Ekadasi
The Vrishchika Ekadasi (Sukla paksha) has got special significance in Guruvayur, Kerala(Ekadasi is the eleventh day of every lunar fortnight). Guruvayoor Ekadasi falls in the Mandala season. The Navami (9th day) and Dasami (10th day) are also very important.
The Ekadasi book series from Guruvayur publication provides devoties the gudelines and schedules for traditionally perform this holy Vritha.

Guruvayur Sri Krishna Temple, located in the town of Guruvayur in Kerala, India. It is often referred to as "Holy Abode of Vishnu on Earth". In Guruvayur Temple, Lord Vishnu, worshipped in the form of Lord Krishna, his avatar. The central icon is a four-armed standing Lord Krishna carrying the conch Pancajanya, the discus Sudarshana Chakra, the mace Kaumodaki and a lotus with a Holy basil garland. It is believed that Lord Krishna, asked 2 sages to take the idol from his temple in Dwarka while the city was being destroyed and establish it in Kerala.In the 14th century.

The 'Guruvayur Mahathmyam' book from Guruvayur publication gives the history and importance of Guruvayur Temple and various traditional relegious and cultural events.