Top 10 Temples to Visit In Kerala

Guruvayoor Temple:

A key attraction for the devotees of Lord Krishna, the Guruvayoor Temple is popularly known as the Dwarka of South India. Situated in Guruvayur town of Thrissur district, this 5,000 years old temple holds the legend that Lord Brahma himself worshipped the idol of Lord Krishna there. Incidentally, Lord Krishna is referred to as Guruvayoorappan. The architecture of the temple is enriched with the Gopurams (gateways), Mandaps and subsidiary shrines. The walls of the primary shrine are garnished with exotic paintings and elaborate illustrations. Particular festivals like Mandalam, Ulsavam, Chembai Music Festival are celebrated in a ceremonious ways in this temple.