1. 1 Hari Katha Devotion of Keshava (Real Story)

2. 2 Konark Sun Temple (Orissa) Unique Structure Unique Temples

3. 3 Sri Rangam Temple Antique Unique Temples

4. 4 Geographical Reopened May 9, 2008 Badrinath Temple (UP, India) Unique Temples

5. 5 Chariot FestivalPuri Jagannath Temple Unique Temples

6. 6 No Movie Theater No Intoxicants No one eats meat Guruvayur Temple Kerala (South India) 5,000+ years old Bhuloka Vaikunta Beauty, Charm & Sweet

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8. 8 Dwaraka was swallowed by Sea

9. 9 Dwaraka (Gujarat, India)

10. 10 Krishna deity – worshiped by Brahma Guru & Vayu floated the deity Searching for place to install

11. 11 Lord Shiva appeared from lake Parasu Rama was meditating Rutra-Tirtha

12. 12 Old Parvati Temple Dream to Priest Parvati Devi moved Guruvayur – Lord Krishna

13. 13 1,000 elephants before. Had very large place Muslim Sultan destroyed. Now has only 46 elephants

14. 14 Our story is about Keshava

15. 15 Rough & Stupid when came Head Priest put him to listen temple Krishna bhajan It became a pure devotee! Keshava – the Gaja Raja

16. 16 Bent front legs only for the deity Others can climb only via hind legs Only he would carry the deity Would not tolerate other elephant to carry the deity. Will chase away.

17. 17 Once another elephant was set to carry the deity Keshava broke off and ran around the temple 5 times For children, it stopped, waited and then continued.. Awarded ‘Gaja Raja’ title in 1973

18. 18 Once broke out of the chains Ran around temple All fled out of fear except a poor leper. Lifted the leper and placed at a corner safely Gave pranam to deity in front of temple

19. 19 Elephant procession at every night with deity on Keshava

20. 20 Varieties of devotional programs every day in Guruvayur

21. 21 Keshava fasted for EVERY Ekadasi ! He knew exactly when the Ekadasi was !! Even favorite food given, he never eats any! Thus became pure devotee Keshava & Ekadasi

22. 22 Rare Coconut Tree with many heads! Changanacherry, Kottayam, Kerala

23. 23 Ekadasi - Mother of Bhakti - Superior to Brahma Jnana - Superior to Yoga Samathi - No Grains - No Beans - Eat Vegetable/Fruit/Nut - Sing bhajan to Lord - Break fast on Dwadasi Krsna Dāsa Abhimāne Ye Ānanda Sindhu Koti Brahma Sukha Nahe Tāra Eka Bindhu

24. 24 Served for 54 years One day, Keshava was trembling when deity was placed The deity was then moved onto another elephant Keshava was temporarily moved to a shelter Last Day of Keshava

25. 25 Refused to eat anything, did not sleep, always standing Later it heard the conch shell sound for the procession..

26. 26 Everyone surprised how he came! He circumambulated the temple. Stood in front of main temple Bent down his huge front legs Bowed down his head to ground. With surrender, he left the body. It was 72 years old It was Ekadasi Day Dec 2, 1976 3 AM Mangala Arati

27. 27 His huge tusks are now above main entrance! So many souvenirs are now sold about Keshava

28. 28 Huge monument was built for Keshava by Devaswom Everyone remembers him as a pure devotee, not as elephant

29. Govinda Krishna Jay, Gopala Krishna Jay Gopala Bala Bala, Radha Krishna Jay … (Govinda) Krishna Jay, Krishna Jay, Krishna Jay Krishna Krishna, Krishna Krishna Jay … (Govinda) Gopika Māla, Hāri Pyari, Māyi Meera, Mana Vihari Madhana Mohana, Murali Dhāri, Krishna Jay Krishna Jay, Bala Krishna Jay, Radha Krishna Jay Rama Krishna Krishna, Krishna Krishna Jay Krishna Jay, Krishna Jay, Krishna Jay, Krishna Jay Krishna Krishna, Krishna Krishna Jay … (Govinda) [... Fast 1.5 times speed] Govinda Krishna Jay … ---- Ending: Everybody Sing together. Very Slow ---- Govinda Krishna Jay, Gopala Krishna Jay Gopala Bala Bala Radha Krishna Jay Hari Bhajan (New)

30. 30 Bhārata Bhumite Haila Manusya Janma Yāra Janma Sārthaka Kari’ Kara Para-Upakāra Hare krsna hare krsna Krsna krsna hare hare Hare rama hare rama Rama rama hare hare One who has taken birth in Bhārat should make his life successful by preaching the glories of the Lord!