Where is Guruvayur Temple?

Guruvayur Temple is recorded at Guruvayur, Kerala.

Who is the presiding deity at Guruvayur Temple?

The presiding deity recorded for Guruvayur Temple is Lord Krishna (Guruvayurappan).

Is there a dress code at Guruvayur Temple?

Men: a plain white or cream dhoti (Mundu) is required. Children: shorts are allowed, provided the upper body is not covered.

Lord Krishna (Guruvayurappan) · Kerala

Guruvayur Temple

Kerala's holiest Krishna temple, where Vishnu is worshipped as the compassionate Guruvayurappan. Guruvayur is revered as the Dwaraka of the South, Kerala's holiest Krishna temple, where Vishnu blesses devotees as the compassionate Guruvayurappan. Kerala Tourism describes the gopurams, Deepastambam and Nalambalam around the central Krishna shrine. It also lists Guruvayur Ekadasi and the annual temple festival. Devotees celebrate Ekadasi as a sacred fasting day and Guruvayur Utsavam as a joyful festival of Krishna. Check the Devaswom for current entry, queue, offering and timing rules.

About Guruvayur.

The record1 min read

Its founding — Kerala Tourism says the central shrine is believed to have been reconstructed in 1638.

A verified route inside Guruvayur Temple is not recorded here yet.

Start with what the shrine and its map can tell you.

The shrine's own site ↗Map ↗See what the planner can source

What the shrine itself publishes

Every line below was read off a page the trust runs, on the day named beside it. Timings and fees change. Check the source before you travel.

What to do

Men: a plain white or cream dhoti (Mundu) is required.
Women: sarees, skirts with blouse, or churidar are acceptable.
Children: shorts are allowed, provided the upper body is not covered.

Source: Kerala Tourism (Government of Kerala) — Guruvayur Temple dress code FAQ (read 2026-08-27)

What to avoid

Shirts, trousers, vests, pyjamas, lungis (printed dhotis), pants, jeans and footwear are all forbidden inside — improperly dressed visitors may be denied entry.

Source: Kerala Tourism (Government of Kerala) — Guruvayur Temple dress code FAQ (read 2026-08-27)

What devotees come for

Darshan of Guruvayurappan, the southern Dwarkadhish
The Kizhakkenada and Padinjarenada gopurams
The Deepastambam lamps and Nalambalam precinct
Thulabharam, an offering whose current arrangements need direct confirmation
Guruvayur Ekadasi, the most sacred fasting day in Kerala
Sought for child welfare, marriage and the easing of debts

Stay aware

What visitors and officials have reported

3 things people have run into at Guruvayur Temple. Every line below comes from a page we opened and read ourselves. We name no individual.

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Online, before you travel

Look-alike booking sites and apps
Look-alike websites for Guruvayur Devaswom rest houses such as Panchajanyam and Kausthubham show up in search results. Visitors are then sent to WhatsApp and asked to pay at once by QR code, but no room is held.
What to do. Book only through guruvayurdevaswom.in and its Accommodation section. The Devaswom does not take room payments by WhatsApp or QR code; report a loss on the national Cyber Crime Reporting Portal.
Where: online. Reported in the news. Reported by 5 sources since 2025.
Read the 5 sources
- “‘പാഞ്ചജന്യം’, ‘കൗസ്തുഭം’ എന്നീ റെസ്റ്റ് ഹൗസുകളുടെ പേരിൽ വ്യാജ വെബ്സൈറ്റ് നിർമിച്ച് ഗുരുവായൂർ ക്ഷേത്ര ദർശനത്തിനൊരുങ്ങുന്ന ഭക്തരിൽ നിന്ന് ഓൺലൈൻ വഴി പണം തട്ടിയെടുക്കുന്നുണ്ടെന്ന വിവരം ലഭിച്ചതിന്റെ അടിസ്ഥാനത്തിലായിരുന്നു അന്വേഷണം.”
  Malayala Manorama · Reported in the news · 9 February 2026 · quoted in Malayalam · we opened this page on 10 September 2026
- “ഗുരുവായൂരിലെ ‘പാഞ്ചജന്യം’, ‘കൗസ്തുഭം’ എന്നീ റെസ്റ്റ് ഹൗസുകളുടെ പേരിൽ വ്യാജ സൈറ്റുകൾ നിർമ്മിച്ചായിരുന്നു തട്ടിപ്പ്.”
  Express Kerala · Reported in the news · 9 February 2026 · quoted in Malayalam · we opened this page on 10 September 2026
- “இந்த விடுதிகளின் பெயரில் போலி இணையதளங்கள் உருவாக்கப்பட்டன.”
  Dinamalar · Reported in the news · 11 February 2026 · quoted in Tamil · we opened this page on 10 September 2026
- “തട്ടിപ്പിനിരയാകുന്ന ആളുകൾക്ക് നഷ്ടമാകുന്ന തുക ചെറുതായതിനാൽ പലരും പരാതി നൽകിയിരുന്നില്ല.”
  Madhyamam · Reported in the news · 7 February 2026 · quoted in Malayalam · we opened this page on 10 September 2026
- “According to the Guruvayur Devaswom Police, several fraudulent sites are mimicking the official booking platform to deceive devotees.”
  Mathrubhumi English · Reported in the news · 4 December 2025 · we opened this page on 10 September 2026
Unauthorised whatsapp darshan agents
Private WhatsApp groups and look-alike email addresses offer to arrange darshan or offerings and then collect payment. Guruvayur Devaswom has not authorised any agency or group to do this.
What to do. Use only guruvayurdevaswom.in or the temple counters for darshan and vazhipadu. Report any such group to the Devaswom helpline on 0487-2556335.
Where: online. Reported in the news. Reported by 4 sources, 2025.
Read the 4 sources
- “No agency has been authorised by the Guruvayur Devaswom to arrange darshan or to collect money for offerings.”
  The Hindu · Reported in the news · 18 July 2025 · we opened this page on 10 September 2026
- “These scams involve fraudsters who pretend to be agents for temple visits and offerings.”
  The Economic Times · Reported in the news · 18 July 2025 · we opened this page on 10 September 2026
- “ദേവസ്വത്തിന്റെ ഐഡികളോട് സാമ്യമുള്ള ഇമെയിൽ ഐഡികളും ഓൺലൈൻ വിലാസങ്ങളും ഉപയോഗിച്ചാണ് ഇവർ തട്ടിപ്പ് നടത്തുന്നത്.”
  Malayalam TV9 · Reported in the news · 18 July 2025 · quoted in Malayalam · we opened this page on 10 September 2026
- “ദര്‍ശനം, വഴിപാട് എന്നിവ നിര്‍വഹിക്കാന്‍ ഏജന്‍സിയെയോ വാട്സ്ആപ് കൂട്ടായ്മയെയോ ദേവസ്വം ചുമതലപ്പെടുത്തിയിട്ടില്ലെന്നും വ്യക്തമാക്കി.”
  Madhyamam · Reported in the news · 18 July 2025 · quoted in Malayalam · we opened this page on 10 September 2026

In the darshan queue

“VIP” and “quick darshan” passes
People around the shrine take money from devotees and use local influence to put them into a special queue. That is not the Devaswom’s own ghee-lamp special darshan ticket.
What to do. Buy official special darshan only as the Devaswom ghee-lamp ticket, Rs 1,000 for one person or Rs 4,500 for five. Token VIP darshan also needs an Aadhaar card at the counter.
Where: the darshan queue and around the temple. Reported in the news. Reported by 2 sources, 2025.
Read the 2 sources
- “എന്നാല്‍, ചിലര്‍ ഭക്തരില്‍നിന്ന് പണം ഈടാക്കി സ്വാധീനം വഴി പ്രത്യേക വരിയിലൂടെ ദര്‍ശനസൗകര്യം ഏര്‍പ്പെടുത്തിനല്‍കുന്നുണ്ട്.”
  Madhyamam · Reported in the news · 18 July 2025 · quoted in Malayalam · we opened this page on 10 September 2026
- “ക്ഷേത്രം സന്ദർശിക്കാൻ എത്തുന്ന ഭക്തരിൽ നിന്ന് പണം വാങ്ങി ദർശനം ഉൾപ്പടെയുള്ള സൗകര്യങ്ങൾ ഒരുക്കാൻ ഇടനിലക്കാരായി നിൽക്കുന്ന ലോബികൾ ഇവിടെ സജീവമാണ്.”
  Malayalam TV9 · Reported in the news · 18 July 2025 · quoted in Malayalam · we opened this page on 10 September 2026

Checked 10 September 2026. Dataset built 1 October 2026.

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Questions devotees ask

Where is Guruvayur Temple?: Guruvayur Temple is recorded at Guruvayur, Kerala.
Who is the presiding deity at Guruvayur Temple?: The presiding deity recorded for Guruvayur Temple is Lord Krishna (Guruvayurappan).
Is there a dress code at Guruvayur Temple?: Men: a plain white or cream dhoti (Mundu) is required. Children: shorts are allowed, provided the upper body is not covered.

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