Kururamma

Kururamma (1570–1640 AD) was a devotee of Guruvayoorappan (Lord Krishna of Guruvayoor). 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. She was a childless widow, known for her religious devotion. 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 similiar behaviour an traits like him.