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News18
18-07-2025
- News18
Keralas Guruvayur Devaswom warns devotees against online fraudsters
Agency: PTI Last Updated: Guruvayur (Kerala) Jul 18 (PTI) Authorities at Kerala's renowned Guruvayur Temple have warned devotees about online fraudsters posing as agents for temple darshan and offerings. Guruvayur Devaswom Chairman Dr V K Vijayan said in a video posted on the temple's official Facebook page that no private agency or WhatsApp group has been authorised to arrange visits or collect payments on behalf of the temple. The warning came after the Devaswom received a complaint from a devotee who said they were cheated by one such WhatsApp group. 'No agency has been authorised by the Guruvayur Devaswom to arrange darshan or to collect money for offerings," Vijayan said. He urged devotees to stay alert and not hesitate to report any such incidents to the authorities. Guruvayur Temple, dedicated to Lord Krishna, is one of the most famous pilgrimage centres in India, drawing thousands of devotees from across the country every day. PTI TGB ADB Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Economic Times
18-07-2025
- Economic Times
No agency authorised to arrange darshan or collect money: Guruvayur Temple warns devotees
Guruvayur Sri Krishna Temple Guruvayur Temple authorities have issued a warning to devotees about online scams. These scams involve fraudsters who pretend to be agents for temple visits and offerings. Dr. V K Vijayan, the Guruvayur Devaswom Chairman, announced the warning in a video on the temple's Facebook page. He stated that the temple has not authorized any private agency or WhatsApp group to arrange visits or collect payments. The warning was issued after a devotee reported being cheated by a WhatsApp group."No agency has been authorised by the Guruvayur Devaswom to arrange darshan or to collect money for offerings," Vijayan advised devotees to be cautious and report any suspicious activity to the authorities. Guruvayur Temple, a famous pilgrimage site dedicated to Lord Krishna, attracts thousands of devotees daily. (Inputs from PTI)
Time of India
18-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
No agency authorised to arrange darshan or collect money: Guruvayur Temple warns devotees
Guruvayur Temple authorities have issued a warning to devotees about online scams. These scams involve fraudsters who pretend to be agents for temple visits and offerings. Dr. V K Vijayan, the Guruvayur Devaswom Chairman, announced the warning in a video on the temple's Facebook page. He stated that the temple has not authorized any private agency or WhatsApp group to arrange visits or collect payments. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Select a Course Category Digital Marketing Cybersecurity Artificial Intelligence Product Management Operations Management Technology PGDM Finance MBA Leadership CXO Project Management Public Policy Degree others Data Analytics Others Data Science Healthcare Management MCA Design Thinking Data Science healthcare Skills you'll gain: Digital Marketing Strategy Search Engine Optimization (SEO) & Content Marketing Social Media Marketing & Advertising Data Analytics & Measurement Duration: 24 Weeks Indian School of Business Professional Certificate Programme in Digital Marketing Starts on Jun 26, 2024 Get Details Skills you'll gain: Digital Marketing Strategies Customer Journey Mapping Paid Advertising Campaign Management Emerging Technologies in Digital Marketing Duration: 12 Weeks Indian School of Business Digital Marketing and Analytics Starts on May 14, 2024 Get Details The warning was issued after a devotee reported being cheated by a WhatsApp group. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Senior Living Homes in Baguio May Surprise You Senior Living | Search Ads Undo "No agency has been authorised by the Guruvayur Devaswom to arrange darshan or to collect money for offerings," Vijayan said. He advised devotees to be cautious and report any suspicious activity to the authorities. Live Events Guruvayur Temple, a famous pilgrimage site dedicated to Lord Krishna, attracts thousands of devotees daily. (Inputs from PTI)
New Indian Express
03-06-2025
- General
- New Indian Express
Punnathur Kotta's population drop carves out a ‘jumbo'-sized concern in Kerala
THRISSUR : With large trees of different varieties providing essential shade, sufficient availability of water and vast open spaces, Punnathur Kotta is an ideal spot for Guruvayoorappan's gentle giants. Yet, despite the conducive environment, the number of elephants being managed here has been declining with each passing year. In the late 1990s and early 2000s, it housed 63 pachyderms. Now, Asia's once largest elephant sanctuary has 36. This shrinking number has both elephant fans and devotees concerned. From the earlier practice of new elephants bought by devotees being offered at the Guruvayur temple, the ritual, known as 'nadayiruthal', is now limited to the residents of Punnathur Kotta. The temple 'ooralan' leads the ceremony. The custom itself is unique in that the jumbo being offered is made to sit on a woolen carpet, adorned with 'kalabham' on its forehead and flower garlands. Due to restrictions on the capture and ownership wild elephants, nadayiruthal has taken on a symbolic significance. Now, devotees can offer elephants owned by the devaswom for a set fee. A nadayiruthal now costs Rs 10 lakh. Every year, the temple plays host to at least three symbolic offerings of elephants. According to records, the first symbolic nadayiruthal was held at Guruvayur in May 1984. Guruvayur Devaswom chairman V K Vijayan said, 'So far, the devaswom has not faced issues with non-availability of elephants for rituals. However, with no new elephants being offered for nadayiruthal, it could be a concern in the future. There has been no initiative to address the problem.' Manoj Ezhupadi, a former deputy administrator who managed Punnathur Kotta, said that many of the devaswom's elephants have captured the hearts of devotees with their individual characteristics.
New Indian Express
26-05-2025
- General
- New Indian Express
Guruvayur temple to allow devotees to wear shirts in dining hall from June
THRISSUR: In a step towards embracing change, the Guruvayur Devaswom management committee, which met on May 22, has decided to allow shirts inside the Annalakshmi Hall at the Guruvayur temple. Allowing shirts inside the dining hall serving 'Prasada Oottu' has been a long-pending demand of devotees. For long, staff asking devotees to remove their shirts while waiting for 'Prasada Oottu' has been a usual scene at the Guruvayur temple. Often, those from other states and even abroad resist such instructions, creating chaos inside the dining hall. Though the decision, made in consultation with the thantri, is yet to come into effect, those wearing shirts are not being asked to remove them now. The decision is expected to be implemented from June. In addition, the committee has decided to make wearing a cap and gloves mandatory for those serving food to ensure hygiene in the whole process. The Guruvayur Devaswom is also considering the option of widening the entrance to the Nalambalam in the wake of an increase in the number of devotees thronging the temple for darshan. The narrow entrance to the Nalambalam results in a huge rush when the queue for darshan reaches the corridor in front of the shrine. Guruvayur Devaswom chairman V K Vijayan said the management committee had been looking at ways to ease the rush inside the temple. Vasthu expert and astrologer Kanipayyur Krishnan Namboothiri had visited the temple and analysed the vasthu aspects related to the widening of the entrance. 'Kanipayyur will submit a proposal for the widening work, which the thantri and the committee have to approve. As of now, it is understood that there is no vasthu objection in widening the entrance,' Vijayan said.
