Guruvayur is in the Thrissur district, Kerala. It is a pilgrimage town. There are so many pilgrimage places like Guruvayoor Sri Krishna temple, Palayur church, Mammiyur Mahadev temple, Parthasarathy temple, etc. Thousands of devotees and tourists visit Guruvayur throughout the year.
People in all age groups can enjoy each and every place of Guruvayur. Hence you can plan for a family trip and can have a wonderful experience.
Here is a list of some popular places that you should visit in Guruvayur:-
Sri Krishna Temple
Guruvayur Sri Krishna temple is a very ancient temple. It is the fourth largest temple in India. The deity here worshipped is Lord Vishnu in the form of Krishna. Devotees believed that Krishna is present everywhere in this region, so Guruvayur is also known as “Dwaraka of South India”. Whenever you visit this temple you can see a large crowd of people. The architectural beauty and divine presence in this temple are unique and beyond words. Moreover, the holy environment in this temple can calm your mind and wash away your stress. So it is a must-visit place that you can list in your Guruvaur tour.
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Punnathurkotta
Punnathurkotta is 3 km away from Guruvayur Sri Krishna temple. Locally it is known as Anakotta which means Elephant Fort. Previously this was the palace of local rulers. Now it is a home for about 60 Asian elephants. This fantastic place is one of the most enjoyable places for both children and adults. Your children can have fun with the baby elephants and watch the daily routine of Jumbo elephants like how they are trained for the temple rituals, how to feed them and way of bathing etc. you can even take photographs with these giant animals and it will be a great time in your life.
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Mammiyur Mahadeva Temple
Mammiyur Mahadeva temple is just 650 m from Guruvayur Sri Krishna temple. It is believed that your visit to the Guruvayur temple will get complete only after the visit to this temple. Mahadeva means Lord Shiva. This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Apart from the main deity, Lord Vishnu, Ganapathi, Muruga, Dharma Sanstha, serpent Gods, Brahmarakshas, and Bhagavathi amma are also worshipped here. Inside the temple, you can see some beautiful wall paintings and stunning sculptures. The main festival celebrated here are Mahashivarathri and Thiruvathira.
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Thiru Venkatachalapathy Temple
Thiru Venkatachalapathy Temple is just a kilometer away from the Guruvayoor temple. Venkatachalapathy is a form of Lord Vishnu and this holy place is visited by many tourists throughout the year. The main offering in this temple is coconut breaking. It is believed that by doing so, all the evil spirits will ward off. This neat, calm, and wonderful temple are famous for architectural excellence. All together it will create a divine experience in the mind of people who visit this temple.
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Sree Parthasarathy Temple
Sree Parthasarathy temple is one of the most popular and serene temples in Guruvayur. Parthasarathy means Lord Krishna in the form of the charioteer. At the time of Mahabharatha Lord Krishna was the charioteer of Arjuna and he gave guidance and courage at the time of the battle. So the structure of this temple itself is in the form of a chariot that is pulled by many horses. This temple is just 10 minutes away from Guruvayur Sri Krishna temple.
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Palayur Church
Palayur church is an ancient church that was established in 52 CE. This is very famous and special among devotees. They consider it as one of the seven churches built by Jesus’s apostles. Many people from all over the world visit this church every year. The ideal time to visit here is during festival time. At that time you can enjoy the colorful fireworks, orchestra performances and many more.
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Chamundeswari Temple
Chamundeswari temple is dedicated to Goddess Chamundeswari Devi. The idol of Devi is constructed with panchaloha that means the special combination of five metals – Gold, copper, lead, silver, and iron. The exterior, as well as the interior of this old temple, is very beautiful and gorgeous. Chamundeswari temple is a perfect place for meditation and attaining serenity.
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Statues of Mahaprabhu and Guruvayur Keshavan
These gigantic statues are on the premises of the Sree Valsam guest house complex. Mahaprabhu statue is an innovative representation of Lord Krishna in the form of the banyan tree. The idea of this statue is inspired by traditional folk stories. The other statue of Guruvayur Keshavan is dedicated to the famous deceased Elephant king. Thousands of people visit this place every year.
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Harikanyaka Temple
Harikanyaka temple is located 5 km away from Guruvayur Sri Krishna temple. The main deity worshipped here is Goddess Bhagavathy, the incarnation of Lord Durga. This old temple was built in the 14th century. The story behind this temple is, Lord Vishnu has transformed in the form of ‘Kanyaka’ in this place. Hence it is named Harikanyaka temple. The best time to visit this temple is during festival time. Every year it is celebrated in the month of December.
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Chavakkad Beach
Want to relax with your partner? You can go to Chavakkad beach. It is a famous beach in Guruvayur. It is located 5 km from the Guruvayur temple. The specialty on this beach is the meeting of river and sea which is known as estuary. The sunset on this beach is stunning and memorable. You can even engage in kite flying or bathing in the waves.
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