Guruvayur Sri Krishna Temple
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One of Kerala’s most visited temples, dedicated to Krishna as Guruvayurappan, and a favourite place for weddings and a child’s first rice-feeding.
TempleGuruvayur, Thrissur districtBest time to visit: Throughout the year; Guruvayur Ekadasi in November–December
Highlights
- Darshan of Guruvayurappan, a four-armed form of Vishnu worshipped as the child Krishna
- Many weddings and choroonu (first rice feeding of babies) held every day
- Punnathur Kotta, an elephant yard belonging to the temple
- Krishnanattam dance-drama, performed as an offering
Significance
Guruvayur is often called the Dwarka of the South. The Sanskrit devotional poem Narayaneeyam was composed here by Melpathur Narayana Bhattathiri.