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Guruvayur Temple & Punnathur Kotta

Guruvayur, Kerala, India

4.6 (0)

Overview

The 'Dwarka of the South' — little Krishna's beloved shrine, and the palace grounds where its 40-plus temple elephants live at Punnathur Kotta.

Why visit: Kerala's most fervent Krishna devotion plus an elephant courtyard.

Things to do

›Nirmalyam dawn darshan
›Elephant sanctuary
›Krishnanattam plays
›Mammiyoor pairing

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Travel Information

Best time

Sep–Mar; Ekadasi

Entry fee

Free (dress code)

Est. budget

₹300–700

Duration

Half–full day

Nearby attractions

Within

20.5 km

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