Shrouded in legends, religious traditions and local customs, the Guruvayoor Temple in Kerala is a serene Kerala pilgrimage center dedicated to the worship of Lord Krishna.

Famous for its wedding and rice feeding ceremonies, the Guruvayoor Temple in Kerala is also known for the Chemabai Sangeethoutsavam that is an annual cultural extravaganza that encourages young artists to showcase their talent.

Meet more than 50 elephants that stay at the Guruvayoor temple stables and be charmed with a profusion of floral and legendary murals that adorn the Guruvayoor temple walls. Rich woodcarvings and exotic stone sculptures give you a delightful feeling of being transported back in time.

The history of the enchanting Guruvayoor temple in Kerala, South India may be traced back to a legend according to which, Guru who is the Hindu deity believed to be the preceptor of all Gods, laid the foundation of this ancient temple and propagated Krishna worship.

See the exotically carved and built Sreekovil, Deepastambham and Chuttambalam located within the massive Guruvayoor temple complex. Be mesmerized by the 7-meter high brass oil lamp that adorns the main temple sanctum. See the perfectly carved stone sculptures of several deities like Edathedathy Kavil Bhagavathy, Ganapathy and Sree Ayyappa that adorn this enchanting temple in Kerala, South India.