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Guruvayur गुरुवायूर
Bhuloka Vaikuntham — heaven on earth. Krishna temple revered as one of holiest Vishnu shrines in India. Strict dress code (mundu/saree, no shirts for men). Famous for elephant aana procession.
Krishna idol believed installed by Brihaspati (Guru) and Vayu — hence Guru-Vayur. Wedding muhurat venue of choice for Malayalis worldwide.
Famous temples in Guruvayur
- • Guruvayur Sri Krishna
- • Mammiyur Mahadeva
- • Parthasarathy
- • Punnathur Kotta elephant sanctuary