Guruvayur, God’s Own Temple
Author: Prof S S Warrier
Publisher: Samrat Publishers, Thrissur
Pages: 180
Price: 480
Genre: Monograph
Guruvayur,’ a monograph by Prof S S Warrier, is a comprehensive study of the Guruvayur temple. In simple, yet hard-hitting language, the author has succeeded in presenting the temple’s immeasurable contribution to the culture of Kerala at large. The book is a treasure trove for history lovers. And the devotees of Guruvayurappan will find this book insightful and gratifying. Through the book, the author has tried to present the Guruvayur temple, the epicentre of Krishna cult in South India, in all its glory. Wading through the pages, we get a sense of the effort that has gone into the making of the book.
The reading experience was nothing less than browsing through those web pages where pictographs and texts commingle to provide a comprehensive picture of the subject the author is dealing with. The book will be of great help to those who are interested in the cultural heritage of the state as well its socio-political history. The language is flawless and offers a smooth read.
Once you finished reading, the feeling you have would be that of having visited the temple in person where you have delved deep into its history and paid obeisance to the deity.
About the Author: A native of Poothrikka in Ernakulam district, Prof S S Warrier completed his collegiate education from Maharaja’s College, Ernakulam, and later joined the same institution as a tutor in history. He had served in different government colleges as lecturer, professor, head of the PG department, principal and Deputy Director of Collegiate Education (in charge). He retired from Govt College, Pattambi, as principal.