Things To Do
Enrich your spiritual pilgrimage by participating in time-honored Kerala temple ceremonies and local traditions.
Witness the Elephant Seeveli
An incredible sight where decorated temple elephants carry the golden replica of the deity (Thidambu) around the outer temple walkways. This procession takes place three times daily (morning, afternoon, and night) accompanied by traditional temple percussion music (Chenda Melam).
Enjoy the Sacred Temple Sadhya
Indulge in a traditional Kerala vegetarian feast served on banana leaves. You can experience the free 'Prasada Oottu' served inside the Devaswom dining hall daily to thousands of pilgrims, or savor authentic Kerala feasts at premium local restaurants nearby.
Watch Krishnanattam Dance-Drama
Krishnanattam is a unique, traditional classical dance-drama showing the life of Lord Krishna. It is performed exclusively in the Guruvayur temple courtyard late at night. You can book an offering to have a specific story from Krishna's life performed.
Feed Elephants at Punnathur Kotta
Visit the nearby elephant sanctuary to watch over 50 elephants. If you are lucky, you can witness the feeding hours or watch them enjoy a water bath in the palace pond.
Shop for Handlooms and Mural Paintings
Guruvayur has bustling shopping streets. Buy authentic Kerala Kasavu sarees, hand-woven mundus, brass lamps, and beautifully hand-painted mural representations of Hindu deities.
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