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Introduction
Guruvayur is a temple town located 29 km north-west of Thrisur District in Kerala. Considered one of the most important pilgrimage destinations in South India, Guruvayur is famous for the Sree Krishna or Guruvayurappan Temple located within the town. The main deity of the temple is Lord Krishna, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. The idol resides in the square Sreekovil or the sacred sanctorum at the temple. History has it that this idol was carved out of "Pathalanjana Sila" and is hence considered very sacred with magical healing powers. Hindu pilgrims can make several offerings to the deity including the simple offering of flowers or the much elaborate "Udayastamana" pooja whereby a devotee is weighed against offerings of bananas, sugar, jaggery or coconuts. Guruvayur Temple also houses the idols of Ganapathy, Sree Ayyappa and Edathedathy Kavil Bhagavathy.
How to Reach
By Air: Kochi International Airport, at about 80 km from Guruvayur.
By Rail: The Guruvayoor Railway Station is connected to the Madras-Mangalore main line at Thrissur.
By Road: Guruvayoor is well connected with the other parts of the country by road.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Guruvayur is from August to March.
Tourist Places
Pakshipathalam - An idyllic hill resort located in the Brahmagiri hills, 7 km north-east of Thirunelli, Pakshipathalam houses a wide variety of birds and animals.
Kuruvadweep - Located in close proximity to Guruvayur, Kuruvadwep is a beautiful island on the banks of the Kabani River, 17 km from Mananthavady.
Edakkal Caves - The Edakkal Caves, located on Ambukuthi Hills, at a distance of 10 kilometers from Sultanbathery, are a major tourist attraction of Kerala.
Where to Stay
The various hotels and resorts in and around Guruvayur offer decent accommodation facilities suiting the budgets of all kinds of tourists on tour to Guruvayur.
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