Kururamma

Kururamma (1570–1640 AD)^[1] was a devotee of Guruvayoorappan (Lord Krishna of Guruvayoor).^[2] Born in the village of Parur, near the abode of Saint Vilwamangalam, as "Gauri", she received the name Kururamma since she was the senior-most woman of the Kurur Illam.^[3] She was a childless widow, known for her religious devotion.^[4] Kururamma features in various legends associated with the Guruvayoor Temple.She was also associated with watching her neighbour's child play like little Krishna and regarded him to have a similar behaviour an traits like him.