Guruvayoor or Guruvayur is the most revered and sacred pilgrimage centre of Hindus in Kerala. On any given day, the place witnesses thousands of visitors from India and abroad. The main temple in the town is dedicated to Lord Krishna known as 'Guruvayurappan'. A large number of young couples come to the town to get married and the busiest business in the area is conducted by the flower and garland
sellers. Notwithstanding the large number of people in the temple town, it is a perfectly safe place and it is not surprising to see men and women loaded with jewellery roaming about. If you are lucky, you could witness the special processions of the images taken out on the elephants of the temple. During festivals, the temple is decorated with thousands of earthen lamps. Near Guruvayur, at Punnathur Kotta, you can see the 44 temple elephants at their home.
