Guruvayur Sri Krishna Temple, located in Guruvayur, Thrissur, Kerala. It is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Guruvayurappan, a four-armed form of Lord Krishna. It is known as the Dwarka of South India. If you’re planning a visit, understanding the Guruvayur Temple timings for darshan, pooja, aarti, and sevas will ensure a seamless pilgrimage. Here’s your complete guide.
Guruvayur Temple Darshan Timings:
- Opening: 3:00 AM
- Morning Darshan: 3:00 AM to 1:30 PM
- Break: 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM
- Evening Darshan: 4:30 PM to 9:15 PM
Special Darshan (₹1000 per person or ₹4500 for five, with prasadam kits) offers quicker access.
Pooja Timings:
- Nirmalyam: 3:00 AM to 3:30 AM (first view with previous day’s flowers, ₹250)
- Oil Abhishekam & Sankhabhishekam: 3:20 AM to 3:30 AM (₹500-₹1000)
- Malar Nivedyam & Alankaram: 3:30 AM to 4:15 AM (flower offering, ₹100)
- Usha Pooja: 4:30 AM to 6:15 AM (₹200)
- Navakabhishekam & Pantheeradi Pooja: 7:15 AM to 9:00 AM (₹500-₹1500)
- Ucha Pooja: 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM (noon ritual, ₹100)
- Athazha Pooja: 7:45 PM to 8:15 PM (evening, ₹200)
Aarti Timings:
- Morning Aarti: 6:00 AM (post-Usha Pooja)
- Deeparadhana: 6:00 PM to 6:45 PM (evening lamp ritual)
- Athazha Aarti: 8:45 PM to 9:00 PM (before closing)
The evening Deeparadhana, with lamps and elephant processions (Seeveli), is a highlight, arrive by 5:30 PM. On Vilakku days, special illuminations follow Thrippuka (9:00 PM).
Seva Timings and Offerings:
- Thulabharam: 5:00 AM to 1:30 PM, 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM (weighing against items like sugar, ₹100-₹500)
- Choroonu: 5:00 AM to 1:00 PM (first rice-feeding, ₹100)
- Bhagavathi Seva: 6:30 AM (to Goddess, ₹200)
- Nei Payasam: 5:00 AM to 12:00 PM (sweet offering, ₹180/litre)
- Kalabham: 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM (sandalwood paste, ₹5000 for deity)
How to Reach Guruvayur Temple:
- By Road: 29 km from Thrissur (30 min via SH69).
- By Train: Guruvayur Station (1 km).
- By Air: Cochin International Airport (87 km).
Travel Tips:
- Dress Code: Men: Dhoti only. Women: Saree/churidar. Avoid jeans/shorts.
- Best Time: October-March for pleasant weather. Avoid Ekadasi for fewer crowds.
- Note: No mobiles/photography; use cloakroom (₹5).
- Only Hindus are allowed.
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