How to prepare for a visit to Guruvayur Temple

How to prepare for a visit to Guruvayur Temple

The Guruvayur Temple is one of the most revered and ancient Hindu temples in Kerala. Millions of devotees from various cities visit the temple to fulfill their wishes. The guruvayur temple is unique from the other temples of Kerala and it is overpopulated.

So it is necessary to plan your journey while visiting the temple. The Guruvayur temple is always open for its devotees but specific timings are there to enter inside the temple.

It is better to visit this place during the cooler months (October-March) to avoid difficulties due to overheating and rain. I

t is preferred to visit temple during the festivals such as Guruvayur Ekadashi, and the annual utsavam and it will bring a vibrant experience to the devotees.

The temple has a unique dress code for entering inside the temple and this helps to maintain the discipline and sanctity of the temple. All the devotees must wear only traditional attire.

Traditional Kerala sarees, skirts, and tops are preferred for women and it is preferred to wear kerala mundu and shirts for men. The use of Western clothes inside the temple is strictly prohibited inside the temple.

Devotes must be prepared for maintaining silence inside the temple and photography and videography are strictly prohibited inside the temple.

Devotees must be careful about their belongings and locker facilities are also provided by the temple. But they have to follow the instructions from the security to ensure the safety and comfort of the devotees.

The Guruvayur temple has wide options for accommodation from low budget to high budget. The temple authorities themselves have accommodation facilities. Devotees can book the hotels based on their needs and budget.