Guruvayur receives a prodigious deluge of devotees all round the year, and the entire culture, ethnicity and customs revolve around Lord Krishna Temple. Daily Poojas, rituals, special day sacraments and yearly festivals celebrated with ultimate enthusiasm, devotion, and passion comprise the most important segment of life in Guruvayur. Festivals and fiestas like Guruvayur Festival, Chembai Sangeetholsavam, Guruvayur Ekadasi, Vishu, Ashtami Rohini, Kucheladinam, Mandala Pooja, Saraswathy Pooja, Thiruvonam, Puthari, Vaishakha, Samkramam for which Guruvayurappan Temple and the city Guruvayur are renowned all over the map