Places to Visit in Guruvayur
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Guruvayur Temple
Rank 1
Ranked 1 of 14Places to Visit in Guruvayur
- Type: Temple
The
Guruvayur Sri Krishna
Temple is one of the most important
and sacred pilgrim centres in South India. It
is called the 'Dwarka of the South' The origin of this temple dates back to the
16th century A.D. It is 5000 years old. Guruvayur is located in
Trissur district of Kerala. It is best...
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Elephant Camp
Rank 2
Ranked 2 of 14Places to Visit in Guruvayur
- Type: Sanctuary
- Entry: Paid
Tourists can visit the Elephant Camp or sanctuary that is located in Punnathur Kotta, at a distance of 3 km from the Guruvayur Temple. This Elephant Camp is one of its kinds in the world and is considered to be one of the largest elephant sanctuaries. The 10-acre camp was once the property of the...
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Guruvayurappan temple
Rank 3
Ranked 3 of 14Places to Visit in Guruvayur
- Type: Temple
The Guruvayurappan Temple is one of the popular and most visited temples of South India and is the main attraction of the temple town of Guruvayur. It is located at a distance of 30 km northwest of Thrissur, the cultural capital of Kerala. The temple enshrines Bal Gopalan, the childhood avatar of...
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Parthasarathy Temple
Rank 4
Ranked 4 of 14Places to Visit in Guruvayur
- Type: Temple
The Parthasarathy Temple has an idol of Lord Krishna in the form the charioteer of Arjuna, which is also called Parthasarathy. According to a legend, this idol is believed to have been placed in this temple by Adi Shankaracharya. This temple has another famous shrine that is dedicated to Adi...
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Chowalloor Shiva Temple
Rank 5
Ranked 5 of 14Places to Visit in Guruvayur
- Type: Temple
The Chowalloor Shiva Temple is located at a distance of 3 km from Guruvayur Temple. It is also known as Mahadeva Temple and is considered to be thousands of years old. The temple is considered to be one of the 108 ‘Shivalayas’ or Abodes of Shiva in Kerala that were consecrated by...
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Chamundeswari Temple
Rank 7
Ranked 7 of 14Places to Visit in Guruvayur
- Type: Temple
The Chamundeswari Temple is also known as Thozhuvancode Shree Chamundi Devi Temple. It is situated in the close area of Guruvayur Temple, at a distance of 9 km from Trivandrum. Chamundeswari Devi, a revered form of Goddess Durga is the presiding deity of the temple. The idol of Chamundeswari Devi...
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Nava Mukunda temple
Rank 8
Ranked 8 of 14Places to Visit in Guruvayur
- Type: Temple
This ancient temple is located at Thirunavaya, on the shores of Bharathapuzha. It is dedicated to Nava Mukunda, a form of Lord Vishnu. It is said that the idol of this temple is the ninth idol that was installed by saints known as Navayogis. Thirunavaya was the location for the festival called...
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Mammiyur Mahadevan Temple
Rank 9
Ranked 9 of 14Places to Visit in Guruvayur
- Type: Temple
The temple is situated near the Guruvayurappam Temple. The temple is considered an integral part of the Guruvayur pilgrim tour. The temple enshrines the idol of Lord Shiva. Besides, the temple also houses smaller shrines of Ayyappa, Vishnu, Subramanyam and Ganapathy. It is also believed that...
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Institute of Mural Paintings
Rank 10
Ranked 10 of 14Places to Visit in Guruvayur
- Type: Craft
The Institute of Mural Painting is situated at the east gate of the Guruvayur Temple and is managed by Guruvayur Devaswom. It was established in 1989 by Shri Mammiyoor Krishnankutty, one of the renowned masters of mural painting. A traditional Gurukula system is followed by the Institute with...
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Devaswom Museum
Rank 11
Ranked 11 of 14Places to Visit in Guruvayur
- Type: Museum
- Entry: Paid
The Devaswom Museum is situated inside the Shree Guruvayoorappan Temple in Guruvayur. It is located in the office annex, near the Temple’s eastern walkway and forms a part of the many cultural promotions of the temple. The museum houses an extensive collection of valuable offerings that...
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Palayur Church
Rank 12
Ranked 12 of 14Places to Visit in Guruvayur
- Type: Church
The Palayur Church is one of the seven ancient churches established by the apostle, St. Thomas, in Kerala. This church portrays the life of St. Thomas and is famous for its architectural work. Around 14 granite statues that reflect various stages of St. Thomas’ life were installed at the...
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Venkitachalapathy temple
Rank 13
Ranked 13 of 14Places to Visit in Guruvayur
- Type: Temple
The Venkitachalapathy Temple is situated near the Parthasarathy Temple. Venkatachalapathy is the main deity of the temple, who is an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. The lush green backdrop and the unpolluted environment add to the magnificence of the temple. The temple attracts a huge number of...
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Thiruvambadi Krishna Shrine
Rank 14
Ranked 14 of 14Places to Visit in Guruvayur
- Type: Temple
This temple is situated near Thrissur and is considered as one of the most ancient temples of north and central Kerala. The temple is mainly known for its structure and architectural beauty. Lord Krishna is the main deity of the temple. The Thrissur Pooram Festival is the main attraction of this...
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Harikanyaka temple
Rank 15
Ranked 15 of 14Places to Visit in Guruvayur
- Type: Temple
The temple is situated in Ariyanoor, a neighbouring village of Guruvayur. This preserved structure is maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India. The temple is dedicated to Harikanyaka, a form of Lord Vishnu. This ancient temple was built by Perumthachan and boasts of a rich history. In...
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