Temple premises

(a picture I took years back, boys performing on drums for the Edavanakavu temple festival, it was so wonderful. I now regret not choosing to take a video of it)

prayers are on the lips
rising from the heart
some come to the temple, to pray
some, to look at the sights and take heart

flower garlands and sweets
incense sticks and coconuts
small shops selling goodies
the temple premises have them all

people in their grand best
the air filled with the smell of 'prasad'
positivity is present everywhere
lifting the spirits of all

temples are where you pray
directly from the heart

Note- Hinduism is not a religion, it is a way of life. A Hindu is never asked to recite verses from the Holy Bhagavad Gita or Ramayana. Just requested to visit the temple, once in a while and pray, directly to the God. The priest is given details of lunar horoscope like star and the gothra so that he can pray for you, reciting some mantras. People who are well versed in scriptures do recite mantras and make the atmosphere holier.

Narayaneeyam is a poetic offering, Sanskrit verses in praise of Lord Narayana/Krishna. Ladies sit down in the Guruvayoor temple premises and recite it. It should be noted that the words should be recited as it should otherwise the meaning could be altered and invite drastic effects. I am happy to know that Hive account@bala41288 is very well versed in Sanskrit. More young people should be like him.

(photo of Guruvayoor temple premises, an old file photo)

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