Thulabharam Ritual: Weighing Devotion at Kerala's Guruvayur Temple

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Thulabharam Ritual: Weighing Devotion at Kerala's Guruvayur Temple

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<p>A sacred ritual where devotees offer items equivalent to their body weight as an act of gratitude or prayer.<br />
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What is Thulabharam?

A sacred ritual where devotees offer items equivalent to their body weight as an act of gratitude or prayer.
 

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<p>Devotee sits on one side of a large balance. Offerings like bananas, sugar, jaggery, coconut, on the other side. The offerings must match or exceed the devotee’s weight<br />
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How it is done?

Devotee sits on one side of a large balance. Offerings like bananas, sugar, jaggery, coconut, on the other side. The offerings must match or exceed the devotee’s weight
 

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<p>1. To fulfill a vow</p>

<p>2. As thanksgiving for answered prayers</p>

<p>3. Seeking blessings for health, wealth & happiness<br />
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Why perform Thulabharam?

1. To fulfill a vow

2. As thanksgiving for answered prayers

3. Seeking blessings for health, wealth & happiness
 

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Spiritual significance

A symbol of surrender, humility, and total devotion to Lord Guruvayurappan. Visit Guruvayur Temple and witness this ancient and meaningful ritual of faith.
 

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