December 20, 2025 
Important Days and Dates
- Ekadashi: Guruvayur Ekadashi (November–December) – most important festival
- Vishu (April): Malayalam New Year
- Janmashtami (August–September): Birth of Lord Krishna.
- Mandala–Makaravilakku Season (November–January)
- Ulsavam (Annual Festival – February/March)
- Ashtami Rohini: Special Krishna worship day
How to Reach
From Delhi:
- By Air: Fly from Delhi to Cochin International Airport (COK). Guruvayur is about 90 km from the airport. Taxis and buses are available.
- By Train: Direct/connecting trains from Delhi to Guruvayur or Thrissur. Guruvayur Railway Station is close to the temple
- By Road: Long-distance buses or private vehicles via NH routes (approx. 2600 km).
From Ahmedabad:
- By Air: Fly from Ahmedabad to Cochin International Airport via connecting flights. Continue by road or train to Guruvayur.
- By Train: Trains available from Ahmedabad to Thrissur/Guruvayur with connections.• By Road: National highways via Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Kerala.
History of the Temple
Guruvayur Temple is one of the most sacred Krishna temples in India, located in Thrissur district of Kerala. The presiding deity, Lord Krishna, is worshipped as Guruvayurappan. According to legend, the idol was worshipped by Lord Vishnu in Vaikuntha and later by Lord Krishna in Dwarka. After the destruction of Dwarka, Guru Brihaspati and Vayu (the Wind God) installed the idol at Guruvayur, giving the temple its name.
The temple follows strict traditional rituals and is governed by the Guruvayur Devaswom. Despite invasions and natural calamities, the temple has retained its spiritual significance for centuries. Guruvayur is also famous for its elephant sanctuary (Punnathur Kotta) and classical Kerala temple architecture.
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Important Days and Dates
- Ekadashi: Guruvayur Ekadashi (November–December) – most important festival
- Vishu (April): Malayalam New Year
- Janmashtami (August–September): Birth of Lord Krishna.
- Mandala–Makaravilakku Season (November–January)
- Ulsavam (Annual Festival – February/March)
- Ashtami Rohini: Special Krishna worship day
How to Reach
From Delhi:
- By Air: Fly from Delhi to Cochin International Airport (COK). Guruvayur is about 90 km from the airport. Taxis and buses are available.
- By Train: Direct/connecting trains from Delhi to Guruvayur or Thrissur. Guruvayur Railway Station is close to the temple
- By Road: Long-distance buses or private vehicles via NH routes (approx. 2600 km).
From Ahmedabad:
- By Air: Fly from Ahmedabad to Cochin International Airport via connecting flights. Continue by road or train to Guruvayur.
- By Train: Trains available from Ahmedabad to Thrissur/Guruvayur with connections.• By Road: National highways via Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Kerala.
History of the Temple
Guruvayur Temple is one of the most sacred Krishna temples in India, located in Thrissur district of Kerala. The presiding deity, Lord Krishna, is worshipped as Guruvayurappan. According to legend, the idol was worshipped by Lord Vishnu in Vaikuntha and later by Lord Krishna in Dwarka. After the destruction of Dwarka, Guru Brihaspati and Vayu (the Wind God) installed the idol at Guruvayur, giving the temple its name.
The temple follows strict traditional rituals and is governed by the Guruvayur Devaswom. Despite invasions and natural calamities, the temple has retained its spiritual significance for centuries. Guruvayur is also famous for its elephant sanctuary (Punnathur Kotta) and classical Kerala temple architecture.
