The temple has a rich history that could be dated back to 16th century A.D. The temple is 5000 years old. It is said that once a childless royal couple, King Sutapas and his wife worshipped Lord Brahma who handed over the idol and asked them to worship it. Its this idol that has been now installed at Guruvayoor. Eventually on being pleased with the couple and their fervent prayers, Lord Vishnu appeared in all his splendour and promised to be born as their child. Lord Krishna was born as their son. After he left this earth for his heavenly abode, the holy port city of Dwarka was submerged. Guru, the preceptor of the gods and his disciple, Vayu, God of Winds were given the task to install the idol of Lord Krishna of the Dwaraka temple in a suitable place. After a long quest for a suitable place, they entered Kerala and met the legendary creator, Parasurama who led them to a beautiful lake full of lotus, which is today the ‘Rudrathirtha’ beside which Shiva and Paravati waited to welcome them. It was at this place the idol was installed and the place and temple came to be known as Guru – Vayur, a reverential semantic reference to Guru and Vayu.

The temple has a rich history that could be dated back to 16th century A.D. The temple is 5000 years old. It is said that once a childless royal couple, King Sutapas and his wife worshipped Lord Brahma who handed over the idol and asked them to worship it. Its this idol that has been now installed at Guruvayoor. Eventually on being pleased with the couple and their fervent prayers, Lord Vishnu appeared in all his splendour and promised to be born as their child. Lord Krishna was born as their son. After he left this earth for his heavenly abode, the holy port city of Dwarka was submerged. Guru, the preceptor of the gods and his disciple, Vayu, God of Winds were given the task to install the idol of Lord Krishna of the Dwaraka temple in a suitable place. After a long quest for a suitable place, they entered Kerala and met the legendary creator, Parasurama who led them to a beautiful lake full of lotus, which is today the ‘Rudrathirtha’ beside which Shiva and Paravati waited to welcome them. It was at this place the idol was installed and the place and temple came to be known as Guru – Vayur, a reverential semantic reference to Guru and Vayu.

By Air :Kochi international airport (Nedumbassery) is 80 kms from Guruvayur and the Calicut (Kozhikode) airport is 100 kms away. All major international flight services are operated from these airports. By Rail :Guruvayur has got a railway station towards the east of the temple which is connected to the Madras-Mangalore main line at Thrissur. Tourists coming from the Madras/ Trivandrum area can get down at Thrissur, just 29 km away, around one to one and a half hour drive from Guruvayur, and tourists from Mangalore side can get down at the Kuttippram station. Regular bus services are available from these places to Guruvayur. By Road:Guruvayur is well connected with the other parts of the country by road. KSRTC bus stand is 500metres to the west of the temple and the private bus stand towards the east. The National highway is passing through Kunnamkulam which is just 8 kms away from Guruvayur. Several state owned and private buses, as well as taxis and other vehicles regularly ply between Trichur and Guruvayur. Bus connections are also available with all important towns of Kerala as well as neighbouring Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu via Trichur.

Nearest airport : Cochin - 80 km
Nearest railway : Guruvayur - 0 km
Nearby tourist place :Thrissur - 29 km
Nearest major towns : Kunnumkalam - 8 km

By Air :Kochi international airport (Nedumbassery) is 80 kms from Guruvayur and the Calicut (Kozhikode) airport is 100 kms away. All major international flight services are operated from these airports. By Rail :Guruvayur has got a railway station towards the east of the temple which is connected to the Madras-Mangalore main line at Thrissur. Tourists coming from the Madras/ Trivandrum area can get down at Thrissur, just 29 km away, around one to one and a half hour drive from Guruvayur, and tourists from Mangalore side can get down at the Kuttippram station. Regular bus services are available from these places to Guruvayur. By Road:Guruvayur is well connected with the other parts of the country by road. KSRTC bus stand is 500metres to the west of the temple and the private bus stand towards the east. The National highway is passing through Kunnamkulam which is just 8 kms away from Guruvayur. Several state owned and private buses, as well as taxis and other vehicles regularly ply between Trichur and Guruvayur. Bus connections are also available with all important towns of Kerala as well as neighbouring Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu via Trichur.

* Entry restricted to Non Hindus. *Follow the dress code

* Entry restricted to Non Hindus. *Follow the dress code

Guruvayur enjoys a tropical climate. The hot season from March to May is followed by southwest monsoon from June to September. October and November form the post monsoon or retreating monsoon season. The southwest monsoon generally sets in during the last week of May. After July the rainfall decreases. On an average, there are 124 rainy days in a year.The climatic conditions do not face a drastic change in the summer and winter season. The maximum average temperature of the city in the summer season is 35 degree Celsius while the minimum temperature recorded is 22.5 degrees Celsius. The winter season records a maximum average of 32.3 degree Celsius and a minimum average of 20 degree Celsius

Guruvayur enjoys a tropical climate. The hot season from March to May is followed by southwest monsoon from June to September. October and November form the post monsoon or retreating monsoon season. The southwest monsoon generally sets in during the last week of May. After July the rainfall decreases. On an average, there are 124 rainy days in a year.The climatic conditions do not face a drastic change in the summer and winter season. The maximum average temperature of the city in the summer season is 35 degree Celsius while the minimum temperature recorded is 22.5 degrees Celsius. The winter season records a maximum average of 32.3 degree Celsius and a minimum average of 20 degree Celsius

Sree Krishna Temple

Sree Krishna Temple

Strict dress code exists for devotees who wish to enter the temple. Men are to wear a Plain White cloth around their waist and cover back and shoulders with a small piece of cloth (Veshthi). Boys are allowed to wear shorts, but they are also prohibited from wearing a shirt and Full Trousers. Women are expected to wear Sari and young girls are to wear long skirt and blouses. Like all temples in India, footwear is strictly prohibited

Strict dress code exists for devotees who wish to enter the temple. Men are to wear a Plain White cloth around their waist and cover back and shoulders with a small piece of cloth (Veshthi). Boys are allowed to wear shorts, but they are also prohibited from wearing a shirt and Full Trousers. Women are expected to wear Sari and young girls are to wear long skirt and blouses. Like all temples in India, footwear is strictly prohibited

October.May

October.May