Guruvayurappan Temple

Among the various Vishnu Temples in India, the temple for Lord Guruvayurappan in Kerala has a special place of pride for the devotees from all over the world. The Guruvayurappan Temple is located at a distance of 29 kms in northwest of Thrissur, Kerala. The main deity worshipped here is Lord Krishna. The other name of the Guruvayurappan Temple is `Bhooloka Vaikunda' or the heaven on earth and it is also popularly called the   -  Dwaraka of the South  -  .

It is believed that the Guruvayurappan Temple dedicated to Lord Krishna was destroyed when the holy city of Dwaraka was submerged under the sea. Guru, the preceptor of the gods and Vayu, the god of the winds were entrusted with the job of finding an equally holy place for a new temple. They finally selected this site which came to be known as Guruvayur and the deity, Guruvayurappan.

Thus, inside the Guruvayurappan Temple you will find the holy shrines of Lord Vishnu, Guru and Vayu. The town is a popular place for young couples to get married and one can find marriage halls scattered in the town.Guruvayurappan Temple organizes twenty four festivals annually. The prominent among the festivals are Eakadashi and Ulsavam. The temple remains open from 3 a.m. in the early morning to 10 p.m. at night. Thus, the temple stands as a symbol of spiritual power and knowledge center. Devotees from all corners of the world flock here to make them spiritually and culturally uplifted.

How to reach:

  -   By Airways: All major international flight services operates from the Kochi International Airport (80 kms from Guruvayur) and the Calicut airport (100 kms from Guruvayur).

  -   By Railways: The Madras-Mangalore main line at Thrissur is connected to Guruvayur.

  -   By Roadways: The National highway passing through Kunnamkulam is just 8 kms away from Guruvayur.