Dedicated
to the deity Lord Guruvayurappan, the temple at Guruvayur is one
of the most important pilgrimage destinations in Kerala, South
India. Come and experience a special form of happiness as you
get a darshan of Lord Guruvayurappan or Lord Krishna at the temple
at Guruvayur, Kerala, and South India. The Guruvayur Temple is
said to be the second Dwarka and according to a very popular local
legend when the real Dwarka got submerged under the sea, a devotee
of Lord Krishna saved this idol from drowning and this idol of
Lord Krishna was established at the Guruvayur temple.
Another legend propagates the fact that the idol of Lord Guruvayurappan
mirrors the form in which the deity appeared to the mortal parents
of Lord Krishna just before he took birth. Locals believe that
Lord Brahma prayed at the Guruvayur Temple and the tradition of
serpent worship is very rampant here. The popular festivals that
are celebrated at the Guruvayur Temple are Astami Rohini, Chembai
music festival, Ekadsi and Ulsavam.
How to Reach Guruvayoor Temple
By Air
The nearest airport is the Cochin International Airport located
at a distance of 80 kilometers.
By Rail
Guruvayoor has an independent railway station just a few kilometers
from the temple. Else, one can access the temple from the Thrissur
railway station, which is just an hour's drive from here.
By Roads
Guruvayoor is well connected by a wide network of roads to all
major towns and cities of Kerala and is easily accessible.