Places To Visit In Guruvayoor Sightseeing

Located in the Guruvayoor town, Guruvayur Sree Krishna Temple is regarded as one of the most sacred pilgrim hub in Kerala. The temple adorned with mysteries is devoted to the chief deity MahaVishnu worshipped in form of Balakrishna.

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.

Located within a kilometer from Guruvayoor temple, Parthasarthy 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.

Located at about 3 km away from the Western Gate of the Guruvayoor temple, this sprawling mansion with luxurious courtyards was established from the ruins of the Punathur.

In the premises of Sree Valsam guest house complex, a huge statue of Kesavan- the now deceased majestic Elephant King has been erected. Also, one can see the statue of Mara-Prabhu; a creative interpretation of Lord Krishna as a trunk of giant banyan tree as depicted in traditional folklores.

Thiru Venkatachalapathy Temple is the abode of Lord Balaji; an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. The temple has been built by the Telugu devotees of the Lord. The other deities installed in the temple complex are Navagraha, Shiva in the form of Linga; Ganesha, and Bhagavathi.

Situated very close to the town, Vallabhatta Kalari is one of the most visited ancient martial centers. It is a great place to learn a different form of martial arts which dates back many centuries and is a delight to watch.

Founded by renowned master of mural painting, Shri Mammiyoor Krishnankutty, this institute is situated at the eastern gate of the Guruvayoor temple. Established in the year 1989, the institute is managed by Guruvayoor Devaswom. The place also offers a five year diploma in Kerala style mural painting, aesthetics, sculpture and art, taught in the traditional Gurukula system.

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 Bhagavathi. Located in the area of Guruvayoor Temple, at a distance of 9 km from Trivandrum. Chamundeswari Devi, an honored form of Goddess Durga. The idol of Chamundeswari Devi is created of five metals namely gold, lead, copper, iron and silver. The architectural feature of the temple includes a beautiful exterior.

Harikanyaka Temple is located in Ariyannur, between Guruvayoor. Dedicated to Goddess Bhagavathi (an incarnation of Goddess Durga), this temple was built in early 14th century. This temple is one of the ancient Maha Kshethrams. The carved entrance of the temple is a special attraction. People believe that Maha Vishnu has taken the avatharam of Kanyaka here, hence the name 'Hari Kanyaka'. In the past, this temple had a glorious history and it was much wealthier than Guruvayur Temple.

Located on the East Gate, Devaswom Museum houses a huge collection of antiques, temple materials, mural paintings, musical instruments, the jewelries of renowned elephants and also stores valuable offerings to the temple. Famous religious poets like Melapthur and Poonthanam's remains are also put on display. Also it showcases adornments used in folk arts like Krishnanattam and Kathakali.