Lord Krishna at Guruvayur, a city located in Trichur district in Kerala - India, is worshipped as Lord Guruvayurappan. The idol of Lord Guruvayurappan was worshipped by Vasudeva, father of Lord Krishna and represents the full manifestation of Lord Maha Vishnu. The idol is made of a stone called "Patala Anjanam" or black bismuth and is in the standing pose with 4 arms carrying the shanku (conch), the chakra (discus), the gada (mace) and padma (lotus). Guruvayur is also hailed as "Bhooloka Vaikuntam" where the Lord reveals himself to his devotees in the same majestic form in which he welcomes them in Vaikunta, his celestial abode.