The temple is administered by the Guruvayur Devaswom Board.It is one of the most significant pilgrimage centers for Hindus worldwide and is often revered as Bhuloka Vaikunta, meaning the holy abode of Lord Vishnu on Earth.
Sub-deities worshipped here include Lord Ganapathi, Lord Ayyappan, and Goddess Bhagavathi who holds special significance along with separate sub-temples for Lord Ganapathi and the Nagadevathas (serpent deities) situated nearby.
Festivals
The Temple has a number of festivals. The important ones are :
Guruvayur Ekadasi
Guruvayur Ekadasi, observed on the 11th day of the Malayalam month of Vrishchikam, falls during the Mandala season and is one of the most important festivals at the Guruvayur Temple. The preceding days—Navami (9th day) and Dasami (10th day)—are also considered highly auspicious. The Vilakku Ekadasi observances begin a month in advance, with offerings made by individuals, families, and organizations. On Ekadasi, the temple opens early at 3:00 a.m. for Nirmalya Darshan and remains open until 9:00 a.m. on Dwadasi (12th day), when devotees make symbolic offerings known as Dwadasi Panam in the Koothambalam.
Ayilyam Pooja
Krishna Janmashtami is an important Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna, the eighth incarnation of Lord Vishnu. It holds special significance in the Vaishnavism tradition and is observed with various devotional activities such as fasting (upavasa), singing bhajans, reading scriptures, and performing dramatic enactments of Krishna's life from the Bhagavata Purana. Celebrations often continue into the night, culminating at midnight—the believed time of Krishna's birth.
Contact Address: Guruvayur Sree Krishna Temple,East Nada, Guruvayur, Thrissur, Kerala 680101
Phone Number: 0487 255 6538
