Sri Guruvayurappan Temple Dallas — Attraction in Carrollton

Are you a Malayali from Kerala? Are you a person with very low self-respect? If your answer is yes to both, then this is the temple for you. If not, please stay away from this place.

The people who run this place and the priests are all very arrogant and think that they are special and better than those who come to pray. They have strict rules to follow; in case you are not aware of these rules and do not follow them, you'll be warned by the "admin" person.

For example, only the priests are supposed to provide you the chandhan (sandalwood paste which is a common offering in hindu temples and people can usually take it by themselves). And these priests only do it at their convenience and make you wait for a long time. All these rules are ridiculous and they don't align with the purpose of a temple -- which is that it is a place of worship and not a regimented place to follow rules.

I haven't been to a Kerala temple in the US before and until now, I didn't realize that these temple admins and priests are such a narrow minded group of people who are not inclusive of those outside Kerala even though it's their fellow country men and women.

Avoid this place -- there are so many other places in the world that welcome you...

please note that this isn't a rating for the temple.

I grew up near Guruvayoor in Kerala and spent most of my life there going to the temple and needless to say become an ardent  Guruvayoorappan devotee. As a matter of fact, we moved to Dallas from the west coast mainly because of the Guruvayoorappan temple in Dallas and the beautiful devotee community. Whenever we visit this place, it takes us to Guruvayoor and sort of become my emotional link to my homeland.  Recently, I learned that due to a split within the temple management committee, one group made a reckless move to bring in a non- South Indian who has some vested business interest in the temple. He is looking to make a huge financial investment and convert this to a Krishna prayer center or something. Shockingly we also learned that a few of the existing management committee members are supportive of this conspiracy  . This is heart-breaking to guruvayoorappan devotees like us and I urge everyone to rise up and reach out to the temple management to express their concerns.  We would like this temple to be like as is and do not want some spiritual trader and a few traitors to convert this to a...

Guruvayoorappan Temple is a beautiful and peaceful place of worship. The temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, who is also known as Sri Guruvayoorappan. The temple is known for its rich history and religious significance.

But what truly makes the temple stand out is the remarkable dedication and service of all of its volunteers, priests & staff.

Satish greeted us with a warm smile and went out of his way to make sure that our visit was comfortable and enjoyable. He took the time to explain details of the temple, and his knowledge and passion for the temple's history is truly inspiring.

The temple itself is beautifully maintained and has a serene atmosphere. The architecture is breathtaking. The temple is a must-visit for anyone who wants to experience the true spiritual essence of Kerala.

Overall, Guruvayoorappan Temple is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in Hindu culture and...