Guruvayoor Shree Krishna Temple is one of the most sacred places of worship for devotees from Kerala and other parts of India. It is located 30 km from Thrissur, a town famous for its Pooram and temples. Lord Krishna in Guruvayoor is popularly called Sri Guruvayoorappan. The Krishna idol represents the majestic form of god Vishnu and is sometimes referred to as “Bhuloka Vaikunta” the Holy abode of Lord Vishnu on earth.
The temple has two entrances – the eastern entrance or Kizhekke Nada where our hotel is located and the western entrance or Padinjare Nada. The outer part of the temple has two small temples of Bhagavathy and Lord Sastha and the inner part or Nalambalam is where the presiding deity Lord Guruvayoorappan resides.
Places to visit around Guruvayoor
Mammiyoor Mahadeva Temple
The Ancient Mammiyur Temple Is Situated At A walkable Distance Of 200 Metres North West To The Famous Guruvayoor Sree Krishna Temple. The Main Diety Is Lord Shiva In The Form Of Uma Maheswara.
Sree Parthasarathy Temple
The Parthasarathy Temple has an idol of Lord Krishna in the form the charioteer of Arjuna, which is also called Parthasarathy. The structure of this temple is in the shape of a chariot with the many horses.
Punnathur Kotta - Elephant Sanctuary
Punnathurkotta is a fort and former palace located in Kottapadi, about 2 km from the Guruvayoor Sree Krishna Temple, in Thrissur District of Kerala State in South India.
Thiruvenkitachalapathy Temple
The Thiruvenkitachalapathy Temple situated at Thiruvenkidom desom which is a kilometer to the north east of the famous SreeKrishna Temple, Guruvayur is an ancient and unique shrine in many respects.
Vadakkunnathan Temple - Thrissur
Vadakkunnathan Temple is an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva at city of Thrissur, of Kerala state in India. This temple is a classic example of the architectural style of Kerala and has monumental towers on all four sides and also a kuttambalam.