Guruvayur Sri Krishna Temple is a Hindu temple
located at Guruvayur town of Thrissur district in Kerala, India. The temple is
dedicated to God Krishna, an avatar of the God Vishnu. It is one of the most
important places of worship for Hindus and is hence referred to as
"Bhuloka Vaikunta" or the "Holy Abode of Vishnu on Earth".
Presiding
Deity
The presiding deity at Sri Krishna temple is Maha
Vishnu. The deity is in standing position with four hands carrying conch known
as pancajanya, disc known as sudarshana chakra, mace and lotus. The idol is
made up of stone known as “Patalanjana Stone”, considered sacred by Hindus.
Ganapathy
Shrine
The Ganapathy shrine is situated within the
Nalambalam, at the south-west corner. Lord Ganesha is worshipped here.
Sastha
Shrine
The Sasta shrine is outside the Nalambalam on the
south-east corner. The idol is made of dark granite stone. The height of the
statue is about one meter. A huge granite stone is placed in front of shrine,
for breaking coconuts.
Bhagavati
Shrine
The shrine of Goddess is known as Edatharikathu
Kavil Bhagavati. Her shrine is known as Edatharikathu Kavu, meaning the shrine
located on the left side is Malayalam.
Office
Ganapathy
This shrine is situated at the East nada inside the
old Devaswom office compound. There is no roof for this shrine. Lord Ganesha
here is known to fulfil wishes and prayers. People break coconuts here as an
offering to Lord Ganesha.
Dress
code for entering the temple
Strict dress code exists for people who wish to
visit the Guruvayur
Temple. Men should wear Mundu and veshthi, a small cloth.
They are not allowed to wear shirts in the temple premises. Boys can wear
shorts, but they are also prohibited from wearing shirts. Girls and women are
not allowed to wear trousers and short skirts. Women are allowed to wear sari,
salwar kameez and girls are to wear long skirt and blouses. Cameras or mobile
phones are not allowed inside the temple premises and only Hindus are allowed
to enter the temple premises. Ladies are not allowed to cover their heads
inside the temple.
Pooja
Timings
The temple is open at 3 am and closes after the
day's pooja and rituals at 10 pm. There are five poojas and three
circumambulatory processions called Seeveli. The temple remains closed between
1.30pm to 4.30pm.
How
to reach
By Air: Nearest airport is Cochin international
airport.
By Rail: Guruvayur is the nearest railway station
By Road: Guruvayur
is well connected from all major towns of Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Various
private and state government-owned bus companies operate regular bus services
to this temple town.
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