About Guruvayur Temple
Guruvayur Temple is dedicated to Lord Krishna and it is one among five important Temples of Lord Krishna in India. This temple is also termed as “Bhuloka Vaikunta” or “Dwaraka Of South India”. The temple is known to have followed a strict dress code that of Dhotis and sarees even for the pilgrims, and a laid down way of performing Pooja by the priests.This procedure was laid down by Adi Sankara. The descendants of Cennas Narayana Nambhudiri have been performing Pooja rituals at the temple since it came into being.
The legend says that Lord Vishnu had instructed Brihaspati (Guru of Gods) to install an idol from Dwaraka at Guruvayur at a place adjoining a tank full of beautiful Lotus Flowers.This Brihaspati did using assistance of Vayu Bhagawan (God of wind) and that is how the place got its name “Guruvayur”.
The temple has an inner enclosure (chuttambalam), a Golden flagstand 33.5 m high, Vilakkumadam where earthen lamps are lit by the devotees,and shrines of Sri Ganapathi, Sri Sastha etc.
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Giant Statues Of Maraprabhu and Guruvayur Kesavan, Kerala
0.7 km from Guruvayur Temple - See map
In the gardens of the Sree Valsam Guest house are the impressive giant statues of Guruvayoor Kesaven, a deceased elephant who was celebrated and...
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Devaswom Museum, Kerala
0.7 km from Guruvayur Temple - See map
The Devaswom Museum at the East Gate of the temple features several beautiful collections of murals, antique musical instruments, temple...
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East and West Nada Shopping Alleys, Kerala
0.9 km from Guruvayur Temple - See map
The place to be in incase your are an ardent shopper and are keen on carrying a bit of Kerala home with you. One of the best things about visiting...
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Punnathur Guruvayoor, Karnataka
2.7 km from Guruvayur Temple - See map
About 3 kilometers away is the impressive Punathur Elephant Palace and its sprawling grounds, where admission is 5 Indian rupees. Once home to a...
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Chavakkad Beach, Kerala
5.8 km from Guruvayur Temple - See map
Among the most popular beaches in Kerala, as it is still unexplored by tourists, the Chavakkar beach is about 5km from the Guruvayur Temple. The...
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Vadanapilly Beach, Kerala
19.3 km from Guruvayur Temple - See map
The coast along this beach is lined with coral reef and coconut palms. The Vadanapilly Beach offers oppurtunities for surfing and swimming and...
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Thiruvambadi Shri Krishna Temple, Kerala
26 km from Guruvayur Temple - See map
The Temple is located nearby Vadakkumnathan Temple and an important participant in Pooram festival. The main deity of the temple is Lord Krishna...
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Vadakkumnathan Temple, Kerala
27.1 km from Guruvayur Temple - See map
Located on the heart of the Thrissur city, Vadakkumnathan Temple is often termed as the Kailasam or Vrishabachalam. The temple is a magnificent...
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Shakthan Thampuran Palace, Kerala
27.2 km from Guruvayur Temple - See map
Shakthan Thampuran Palace also known as Vadakkekara Palace, was reconstructed in Kerala-Dutch style in 1795 by Ramavarma Thampuran of the...
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Ponnani, Kerala
27.8 km from Guruvayur Temple - See map
Ponnani is an important fishing center in Malappuram district. The temples in Ponnani like the Thrikkavu Saraswati temple and the Mookkuthala...
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Paramekkavu Temple, Kerala
28 km from Guruvayur Temple - See map
Paramekkavu Temple is the largest among the Bhagavathi Temple in Kerala. This temple is the other participant in Pooram Festival. All 15 elephants...
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Our Lady of Lourdes Metropolitan Cathedral, Kerala
28 km from Guruvayur Temple - See map
During Dutch and British invasion, many churches are established across Kerala. Lady Lourdes is one of its kind and largest of all. The front...
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