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Chembai Vaidyanatha Bhagavatar was an Indian Carnatic music singer from the state of Kerala. Usually known by his village name Chembai, or simply as Bhagavatar, he was born to Anantha Bhagavatar and Parvati Ammal in 1895. Chembai was noted for his powerful voice and majestic style of singing. His first public performance was in 1904, when he was nine. He was a recipient of several titles and honours in his performing career of 70 years (1904-1974). He was known for his encouragement of upcoming musicians, and also for his ability to spot new talent. He was responsible for popularizing compositions like Rakshamam, Pavana Guru, among others.[4] The music critic 'Aeolus' describes him as "the musician who has meant the most to Carnatic Music in the first fifty years of the 20th century" Some of his prominent disciples include

1. Yesudas, 
2. T.V.Gopalakrishnan, 
3. V.V.Subramaniam, 
4. P.Leela, among others. 

Memorial music festivals are held in his honour annually since his death in 1974.
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Krishnanattam

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The various benefits of Krishnanattam as an offering are listed here

Avatharam for a birth of a child Kaliyamardhanam to remove the effect of poison Rasakreeda well being of unmarried girls, to end disputes between couples Kamsavaddham to remove enemies Swayamvaram for a happy matrimony Bana yuddham to remove impoverishment, for good farm production Vividha vadham to eliminate poverty and increase yield from farms Swargarohanam for peace of a departed soul

Prince Manavedan of Calicut was born in 1595 and had early education in Sanskrit. He wrote Purvabharatha Champu in 1643. He might have been familiar with Melpathur and Poonthanam during his time. Later he became the disciple of Villwamangalam II. With his devotion to Lord and guidance of Villwamangalam, he saw the Lord as Unnikrishna , standing under the Elajhi tree on the way from the Palace to the temple. The present Koothambalam is located at this spot. The Prince wrote a series of eight dramas for Krishnanattam . The Krishnanattam began to be staged in the temple regularly as an offering to the Lord.Further, the Zamorins' subjects and friends of other Principalities vied with each other to invite the troupe to their place as a mark of devotion to the Lord. Thus the dance-drama, Krishnanattam , became yet another medium to spread the fame of Guruvayur all over Kerala. There is a memorial built for Manavedan in the Panchajanyam Guest house compound.

Other Deities

1. The Ganapati shrine is situated within the Nalambalam itself at the south-west corner. 
2. The Sasta shrine is outside the Nalambalam on the south-east corner.
3. The goddess is called Edatharikathu Kavil Bhagavati .Her shrine is called Edatharikathu Kavu, which in Malayalam means the shrine located on the left side.

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Bhajanam

The way to perform a Bhajanam at Guruvayoor temple is as follows.

1. The Bhajanam starts as early as 2 am. 
2. Take a bath in the Rudratheertham and reach the temple before 3 am. At 3 am worship the most auspicious 'Nirmalyam darshanam'. 
3. After worshiping Lord Guruvayoorappan, worship the gods 
1. Ganapathi, 
2. Ayyappan and 
3. Bhagavathi. 
4. By this time, it is time for worshiping the Lord by Thailabhishekam and Vakacharth. Make 'pradakshinam' channting 'Hare Krishna'. 'Sayanapradakshinam' is said to be very noble. Ladies should not perform 'Shayanapradakshinam', but is enough to do the 'Adi pradakshinam'. 
5. Then after worshiping the Lord's 'Balagopaladarshanam', come out of the 'Nalambalam' and receive the Theertham and Kalabham.
6.  At around 5 am, after worshiping the Ushapooja and Ganapathi homam, accompany the 'Sheeveli' chanting the 'Hare Rama/Hare Krishna'. After this, at around 8 am, worship the Palabhishekam, Navakabhishekam and Pantheeradi pooja.Again, pay your offerings when the Shreekovil is opened after the Uchapooja. By this the morning session is poojas are over.

In the afternoon

1. at around 4.30 pm, after cleaning yourself, pay offering to the Lord. 
2. Then accompany the Sheeveli and make the 'Pradakshinam'. 
3. Worship the 'Deeparadhana' at the dusk. 

After the nightfall, 

1. worship the Lord when the Shreekovil is open after the 'Athazhapooja', 
2. take part in the Sheeveli and help to light the lamps for 'Chuttuvilakku'. 
3. Worship the 'Thrippuka' and receive the 'Neyprasadam'. 
4. Worship the Bhagavathiazhal and receive the prasadam. 
5. Then come in front of the Shreekovil and prostrate the Lord. 
6. Then watch the 'Krishnanattam' performed in front of the Attavilakku. 

And that completes one day of Bhajanam.
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