Guruvayur is believed to be one of the most secret place on earth. It also has the name the’Vaikundam’ of earth. Guruvayur is considered secret with the presence of the famous Guruvayurappan Temple worshiping the deity of Lord Sreekrishna. It is one of the biggest temple in India. People from all around the world come here to pray and make offerings. Krishnanaatam is the main and important offering in the temple. The Chembai music festival is taken place every year in the Melpathoor Auditorium which belong to the temple. The Guruvayur said to have got its name when Devarshi Brihaspathi and Vayu Bhagavaan placed the worship idol of Loard Sreekrishna by the shore(Guru+Vaayu+ooru(means place)= Guruvayur).
The temple can be reached by nearest railway station at guruvayur which is 500 meter away and the nearest airport at Nedumbaserry Terminal which is about in 80-85km distance. There are interstate buses available too considering State Transport Corporation of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and other private transports. Guruvayur Temple Sourrunded by famous temple like Mamiyur Mahadeva Temple, Parthasarathy Temple, Thiruvenkidachalapathi Temple, Chamundeswary Temple and Panthayil Dharmasastha Temple One who reaches Guruvayur has many more places to visit some of them are Punnathoor Annakotta( where the elephants are taken care of, even the ones of Guruvayur Temple), Chavakkad Beach, Pavaraty Church(one of the ancient churches which contributed in origin of Christianity), Chettuva Back water(which place rolling tourist spots in Kerala), Palayur Church( One of the seven churches established by St. Thomas him self) Having people coming from varies state in India and abroad, there are an ample number of hotels and lodges which is arround 400 in number rating from 3star to casual lodges The temple is in the limits of two police stations and a fire station. The police force ensure public safety with round clock patrolling and closed circuit survives. We can find police aid post near and around the temple and tourist information to. The temple is also under surveillance of police security and CCTV which secure both the Devotee and the temple