Important Places Near Guruvayur
Guruvayur Temple
Located in the Guruvayoor town, Guruvayur Sree Krishna Temple is one of the most sacred pilgrim hubs in Kerala. Shrouded in spiritual aura and mystery, Guruvayoor Temple is a historic temple and a significant holy centre of the state. The presiding deity in the Guruvayoor Temple is Mahavishnu, who is worshipped in form of Balakrishna. Lord Mahavishnu is adorned with four hands each carrying a conch, a mace, a discus and a lotus and is also known by the name of Unnikrishnan. Garlanded with the Tulasi or Basil Garland and pearl necklace, the lord appears in full radiance blessing the devotees.
According to a legend, the temple was created by the preceptors of the Gods, Guru and God of winds, Vayu. The astonishing idol of Lord Unnikrishnan Guruvayur is made out of a rare mixture called Padala Anjanam instead of stone or metal which was more commonplace in the olden times. Simple in its construction, the spiritual charm of this place is unmatched and has devotees flocking to it from all over the country. However, this temple is open only to the believers of Hindu faith, and there might be long queues at the entrance but completely worth as you enter the temple complex.
Mammiyoor Temple
Famous for its large murals, this temple dedicated to Lord Shiva adds to the lore of Guruvayoor. It is believed that Lord Shiva was the original owner of Guruvayur temple and decided to relocate to the current site to place the Vishnu idol in Guruvayur temple. Hence, every pilgrim completes their pilgrimage by visiting this temple located just 500 meters from Guruvayoor temple housing the shrines of Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu.
St. Thomas Church, Palayoor
Christian church founded in 52 CE by the apostle Saint Thomas, featuring classic Kerala design.St. Thomas Syro-Malabar Catholic Church, Palayur is located at Palayur, in Thrissur district in Kerala on the west coast of India. According to tradition, it was established in 52 AD by St Thomas, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ.
Address: Palayoor Road, Palayoor, Trichur District, Chavakkad, Kerala 680506
Phone: 0487 255 6978
District: Thrissur
Number of domes: 1
Sree.Parthasarathy Temple Guruvayur
Traditional Hindu place of worship with a celebratory festival featuring decorated elephants.
Address: Kuppaayil, Guruvayur, Kerala 680101
Phone: 0487 255 7699
Harikanyaka temple Ariyannur
Experience religious charm when you step in at this serene temple! Harikanyaka Temple is located in Ariyanoor, which is a neighbouring area in Guruvayur. It is famous for its magnificent architecture, which is still awe-inspiring after so many years. It is one of the best constructed devotional places in Guruvayur. It is a must visit temple for God lovers. The beauty of the temple is enhanced by the sculpted entrances. The shrine makes it a must visit place for God lovers because of the beauty this temple holds.
Chowallur Shiva 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 Parasurama, the legendary founder of Kerala and the sixth incarnation of Vishnu. The presiding deity of the temple is Lord Shiva with a special Shivalinga. The noteworthy feature is that while the idol of Lord Shiva faces the west, the idol of his consort, Parvati faces the east. The position of the idols symbolizes that the blessings of the gods are bestowed on the whole world. At the entrance of the temple, an image of Thiruvambadi Krishna is situated in a shrine.
Kakkad Mahaganapathi Temple
Address: Kunnamkulam, Kerala 680503
Phone: 04885 212 021
Manjiyil Tharavadu
Historical landmark in Pavaratty, India
Address: Canal Rd, Thirunelloor, Pavaratty, Kerala 680507
Good Shepherd Square
Museum in Mullassery, India
Address: Mullassery, Kerala 680509
Phone: 0487 226 0427
Chettuva Azhimugam
Chettuva Backwater is located in between Engandiyur Panchayat and Kadappuram Panchayat of Thrissur District in Kerala. The backwaters start at Enamakkal Lake and empties to the Arabian Sea.
Edakazhiyoor Beach
New beach resorts have come up along the shore; some have exceeded expectations and won hearts even in distant lands. Nattika, Vadanapally and Chavakkad beaches were always on the list of beaches of the mid coast. Snehatheeram, Munakkal – Azhikode, Edakkazhiyoor
Panjavadi Temple
Hindu temple in Edakkazhiyur, India
Sree Narayana Guru Mandiram
Historical landmark in Elavally, India
Address: Peruvallur Elavally Rd, Elavally, Kerala 680511
Parthasarathy Temple
Located within a kilometre from Guruvayoor temple, Parthasarathy Temple houses the shrine of Lord Krishna in the form of an episode from Mahabharata where the Lord narrates the Gita to Arjuna atop a gigantic chariot.
Chamundeswari Temple
Dedicated to Sri Chamundeswari; an incarnation of Lord Durga, this centuries-old temple is very close to Guruvayoor. There is a separate shrine situated in the premises devoted to Thazhthukavu Bhagavathy.
