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GURUVAYUR TEMPLE

Guruvayur, Thrissur, Kerala, India

God

Lord Sree Guruvayoorappan is the main deity of this temple, who is an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Here deity is facing in East direction and self manifest. Lord Sri Krishna is four-armed and standing with the Conch Panchajanya, the discus Sudarshana chakra, the mace Kaumodaki and a Lotus with holy basil garland.

Interesting Facts

Surya (Sun) himself pays obeisance to Vishnu on Vishu day. On the Vishnu day, the first rays of Sun fall directly at the feet of Vishnu.

Best Season To Visit

The best season to visit the temple is Winter season. The best months to visit are September to February.

Weather

Highest - April to June (38°C during day and 35°C during night)Average - May (32°C during the day and 25°C during night)Lowest - December to February (26°C during day and 21°C during night)Monsoon season - July to September

Dress Code

For men the dress code is Shirt & Trouser, Dhoti or Pyjamas with upper cloth.
For women the preferred dress code is saree or half-saree with blouse or chudidhar with pyjama and upper cloth.
Shorts, mini-skirts, middies, sleeveless tops, low-waist jeans and short-length T-shirts are not allowed.

Do's & Dont's

Do bathe and wear clean clothes before you enter the temple.
Do respect ancient customs and co-piligrims while at temple.

Smoking and drinking is prohibited in this temple.
Chewing betel leaves, tobacco, gutka and spitting inside temple is strictly prohibited.

transport connections

Name	Distance	Contact Number
Kunnamkulam Bus Station	7.8 KM	8891328191
Guruvayur Railway Station	1 KM	0487-2556820
Cochin International Airport	80 KM	0484-2610115

Railway Station Name	Distance	Contact Number
Guruvayur Railway Station	1 KM	0487-2556820

Airport Name	Distance	Contact Number
Cochin International Airport	80 KM	0484-2610115

Architecture

Guruvayoor temple is a typical example for Kerala's temple Vastuvidya (ancient treatises on architecture). It is faced towards the East with two Gopurams, one at East (Kizhakkenada) and other at West (Padinjarenada). The entire area between these Gopurams is roofed with tiles and known as Anapanthal. At the centre of this is a square shaped pillared hall called Nalambalam, the outer wall of which is fixed with a gallery of oil lamps. At the south side of the Nalambalam, there is a sub shrine of Sasta or Lord Ayyappan. At the north-east side of this shrine is the Koothambalam, where in olden times, dance performances were held. In the front and the east side of Nalambalam, the Belikkal and Deepastambas - Pillar of lights are located. There are a number of such light pillars in the temple. The Deepastambas, at each Gopurams are of special interest. The eastern side Deepastambam is 24 feet in height and has thirteen circular receptacles to hold the wicks. Of the other two at West Gopuram, one is in the shape of a tree. Dwijasthamba - It is a flag-staff ,around 70 feet height, fully covered with gold.

The square shaped Sree Kovil has two stairs and three rooms inside. The inner most room is known as Garbhagriha. Here the two doors and the roof are covered by Gold. All the articles inside the Garbhagriha are in Gold. The outer room is called Mukhamandapam. The wall of Sree Kovil is decorated with ancient (17th century) murals. In front of the Sree Kovil is the Namaskara Mandapam, square in shape and with a pyramidal roof. Surrounding this is a pillared square hall called Nalambalam or Chuttambalam. A gallery of oil lamps is fixed on the wall of Nalambalam. In the north-eastern side of the Sree Kovil is the temple well called Manikinar. In the North side of the temple, a sub shrine of Devi, 'Edathirithi Kavu' is situated.The Oottupura, the place for prasadauttu is also located in the north side. Next to it is the temple tank Rudratheertha which is located near the north side of the temple.

Religious Significance

Vasudeva and Devaki used to worship this statue since the days of their imprisonment and after their release, in their private pooja room. After their death,Krishna himself took the statue in memory of his parents and placed in a worshipful place, at his palace in Dwaraka. Once Dwarka got submerged, this idol was floating in seas which Deva Guru Brihaspati (the Guru of Devas) and Lord Vayudeva (Wind God) took the statue under command of Lord Vishnu and placed in the place which now became Guruvayur temple (Guru + Vayu + Oru meaning place where Guru and Vayu came).

History

According to the sage the image of Guruvayur was originally worshipped by Narayana. The place of Guruvayur has also come to be justify Dwaraka of the south. Thus rests on the idol installed there which presents the full manifestation of the lord Mahavishnu as was revealed to Vasudeva and devaki at the time of Krishnavatara. The temple was built in 17th Century by Vishwakarma and renovated in 19th Century. Ulland panikars are the contributors for this temple. In 1716 A.D. the Dutch plundered and set fire to the temple. It was rebuilt in 1747 A.D.

Temple Timings

Day	Timings
All Days	03:00 AM - 12:30 PM	04:30 PM - 09:30 PM

Tours

Airports

Airport Name	Distance
Shamshabad	40 KM
Lorem Ipsum	12 KM

Railway Stations

Railway Station Name	Distance
Secunderabad	10 KM
Nampally	12 KM
Begumpet	6 KM
Lingampally	20 KM

Bus Stations

Bus Station Name	Distance
MGBS	35 KM
CBS	28 KM
kukatpally	20 KM
Lingampally	30 KM
Uppal	35 KM

Private Transports

Transport Name	Distance	Contact Number
Private Transport	8 KM	9546858757
Private Transport1	8 KM	9546858757
Private Transport1	8 KM	9546858757
Private Transport1	8 KM	9546858757
Private Transport1	8 KM	9546858757