Krishna
Guruvayur Sri Krishna Temple
Guruvayur, Kerala · Guruvayurappan (Krishna)
About Guruvayur Sri Krishna Temple
Guruvayur Sri Krishna Temple is one of the most important temples in Kerala receiving enormous daily visitors. Only Hindus permitted. The idol is one of four divine Vishnu idols said to be created by Brahma. The famous Devaswom ladoo prasad and Ekadasi elephant procession are iconic.
Darshan Information
🙏 Main Deity
Guruvayurappan (Krishna)
🙏 Secondary Deity
Malalathu Bhagavathy
🏛️ Spiritual Category
Krishna
🕐 Darshan Timings
3:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 4:30 PM – 9:30 PM
⏱ Typical Duration
1 – 2 hours
🪔 Special Puja
Guruvayur Ekadasi; Ashtami Rohini (Krishna Jayanti)
🔔 Important Rituals
Udayastamana puja (all-day puja), Elephant procession (Elephants of Guruvayur), Ekadasi special
👔 Dress Code
Dhoti (mundu) compulsory for men; saree or churidar for women
📅 Best Visit Time
November (Ekadasi); October – February
🎫 Entry Fee
Free; special darshan ₹50
Getting There
Nearest Railway Station
Guruvayur Station (0.5 km)
Nearest Airport
Calicut Airport (80 km)
Distance from City
29 km from Thrissur
Parking
Yes, large facility
Food & Stay
Ideal Base City
Guruvayur or Thrissur
Food Options
Excellent vegetarian restaurants; famous temple prasadam
Visitor Tips
Strict dress code — dhoti mandatory, rentals available. The 4 AM Nirmalyam ceremony is most auspicious.
🎉 Festivals & Events
Guruvayur Ekadasi (November/December) — 24-hour elephant processions.
👴 Senior Citizen Notes
Well-managed queue system. Flat premises. Elephant sanctuary nearby for pleasant outing.
⚠️ Important Notes
Only Hindus allowed. Mobile phones must be deposited.
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Quick Info
Darshan Timings
3:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 4:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Typical Duration
1 – 2 hours
Entry Fee
Free; special darshan ₹50
State
Kerala
Location
Guruvayur
Ideal Base City
Guruvayur or Thrissur
Senior Friendly
Yes
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