Guruvayur temple: Is a Hindu temple

Guruvayur Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Guruvayurappan , located in the town of Guruvayur in Kerala, India. Administrated by the Guruvayur Devaswom Board, it is one of the most important places of worship for Hindus in Kerala and Tamil Nadu and is often referred to as Bhuloka Vaikunta. Information about Guruvayur Temple timings, Pooja timings, Daily pooja timings, Guruvayurappan temple timings, temple timings on Sunday Guruvayoor Temple is one of the most important and sacred pilgrim centres of Kerala, where Lord Krishna is worshipped as Balakrishna, the full avatar of Mahavishnu. Learn about the temple history, festivals, pooja timings, how to reach, accommodation and nearby temples. HISTORY OF GURUVAYUR TEMPLE Familiar with the story of origin of the shrine and the important facts of Guruvayur history should interest you. Well, as the legend says the deity in Guruvayur is more than 5000 years old. The central shrine is believed to have been rebuilt in 1638 A.D. By then it had become the most famous center of pilgrimage in Kerala mainly due to the five devotees who propagated the glory - Poonthanam, Melpattur, Vilvamangalam, Kururamma and the Prince Manadevan (Zamorin ...