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The Sri Krishna Temple in Guruvayoour is one of the most important and the richest temple in the whole of South India. Dedicated to Lord Krishna , the temple is also known by the name of Guruvayurappan.

It signifies the name of the deity meaning the lord of Guru and Vayu. The deity of Lord Krishna is said to forgive the sins of his devotees who come to worship him in the temple. The Deity placed in the temple is over 5000 years old.

How to reach
By Air:
The nearest airport is in Cochin 90 km away from the pilgrim site of Guruvayoour.
By Train:
The nearest rail head is located in Thrissur or at Kuttipuram from where Guruvayoour is just 52Kilometers.

By Road:
There are buses available to the place from Thrissur, Mysore and other important places on a daily basis, about five buses runs every hour from Thrissur.

The temple is located inside the East Fort. Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the temple is a blend of the Kerala and Dravidian styles of architecture. It is known for its mural paintings and stone carvings. One among the 108 sacred Vishnu temples in India, the presiding deity here is Lord Vishnu reclining on Anantha the Serpent. Only Hindus are allowed inside the temple. Dress code: Men - Dhoti; Women - Saree and blouse.

To reach There:
Nearest Railway station:
Trivandrum railway station 3kms.
Nearest airport:
Thiruvananthapuram airport 15kms.

One of the most famous pilgrim centers in India, Sabarimala is situated on the mountain ranges of the Western Ghats at an altitude of 914m above sea level and is accessible only by foot from Pamba (4kms). The temple is dedicated to Sree Ayyappa.

Pilgrim season: November to mid January.

To Reach There:
Nearest railway station:
Thiruvalla (102 km).
Nearest Airport:
Thiruvananthapuram 190 km's.

People of all castes and creeds are permitted into the temple. However, entry is not allowed to women between 10 and 50 years of age.

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