Guruvayoor Temple

Guruvayoor Temple at Thrissur is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, who is worshipped as Lord Krishna, an avatar of Lord Vishnu. The temple follows a strict decorum and only Hindus are allowed inside. The temple is said to have been built by Guru the preceptor of Gods and Vayu the God of winds. The idol is built out of a rare stone called Patala Anjana. The walls of the main temple shrine are decorated with splendid paintings that depict stories from the life of Lord Krishna. There are many paintings that belong to the 17th century that adorn the sacred walls here. The roof and two doors inside the temple are covered with gold. In the eastern side in front of the temple entrance stands a tall Dhwajasthambam (flag post), which measures 33 meters and is entirely gold plated. Right adjacent to it, one can find a 7-meter high pillar of lamps known as the Dipastambham. This magnificent pillar of lamps has 13 circular receptacles on top of each other that look brilliant when lit in the evening. Other than the main idol of Lord Vishnu, one can also find idols of Lord Ganesha, Lord Ayyappa and Goddess Durga.

Airport: The nearest airport is the Cochin International Airport located at a distance of 80 kms.

Railway: The railway station is just a few kilometres from the temple.

Road: Guruvayoor is well connected by a wide network of roads to all major towns and cities of Kerala and is easily accessible.

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