What time does the Guruvayur temple open?

The sanctum opens at about 3:00 am for Nirmalyam darshan. It closes around 1:00 pm and reopens at about 4:30 pm, closing for the night at about 9:15 pm.

Nirmalyam is the first darshan of the day, when the doors open and the deity is still adorned with the previous night's flowers and garlands.

Guruvayur Sree Krishna Temple

The day begins at three in the morning.

The temple runs to a fixed rhythm. Knowing it is the difference between an hour in the queue and a darshan you will remember. Ask the desk the night before and we will wake you.

Your local time. The temple runs on IST.

Sanctum opens3:00 am

Morning close1:00 pm

Evening open4:30 pm

Night close8.30 pm

3:00 amTemple OpensOpen

3:00 am - 3.30 amNirmalyamDarshan

3:10 am - 3.10 amOilabhishekam & VakacharthuAbhishekam

3:45 am - 4.15 amMalarnivedyam & AlankaramPooja

4.15 am - 4.30 amUshanivedyamVedyam

5.30 am - 6.15 amUsha Pooja, Ethirettupooja DarsanamPooja & Darsanam

6.15 am - 7.15 amSeeveli DarsanamSeeveli & Darsanam

7.15 am - 9.00 AMMilk Abishekam & Pantheeradi PoojaAbishekam & Pooja

9.00 am - 11.30 AMDarsanamDarsanam

11.30 am -12.30 PMUchapoojaPooja

12.30 Pm -4.30 PMTemple Remains ClosedClosed

These timings are indicative and follow the temple's usual daily order. They change on Ekadashi, Vishu, Ashtami Rohini, during Udayasthamana pooja and on wedding days. Please confirm with the Devaswom or ask at our front desk on the morning of your darshan.

Practical notes

Before you walk down.

Dress code

Men wear a mundu without a shirt; boys the same. Women wear a saree, set-mundu or long skirt and blouse. Trousers and shirts are not permitted inside.

What to leave behind

Phones, cameras, footwear and bags are not allowed inside. Leave valuables in the room or at our desk rather than in the temple's counters queue.

Best hours

Nirmalyam at 3 am and Deeparadhana at 6:30 pm are the two most rewarding darshans. Weekday mornings are far quieter than weekends and festival days.