Facts for Prelims (FFP)
Source: TH
Context: The Prime Minister visited the Sreekrishna Temple in Guruvayur, Thrissur district.
The Guruvayur Temple is a Hindu temple in Guruvayur, Kerala, India.
It is dedicated to Guruvayurappan, a form of Vishnu, also known as Krishna. The presiding deity is depicted in a standing posture with four hands holding Shankh, Sudarshana Chakra, Lotus and Mace. It is carved out of a stone named Patala Anjana.
In 1931-32, Sathyagraha was launched under Kelappan (Kerala Gandhi) to secure the entry of untouchables into the temple.
It led to the Travancore Temple Entry Proclamation in 1936.
