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Guruvayur Temple Timings – Pooja, marriage & Darshan Timing

Temple Opens at 3:00 AM

  • 3:00 AM to 3:30 AM: Nirmalyam
  • 3:20 AM to 3:30 AM: Oil Abhishekam, Vakacharthu, Sankhabhishekam
  • 3:30 AM to 4:15 AM: Malar Nivedyam, Alankaram
  • 4:15 AM to 4:30 AM: Usha Nivedyam
  • 4:30 AM to 6:15 AM: Ethirettu Pooja followed by Usha Pooja
  • 7:15 AM to 9:00 AM: Seeveli, Palabhishekam, Navakabhishekam, Pantheeradi Nivedyam, and Morning Pooja
  • 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM: Ucha Pooja (Midday Pooja)

Temple Closure:
The temple remains closed between 1:30 PM and 4:30 PM. It reopens at 4:30 PM.

  • 4:30 PM to 5:00 PM: Seeveli
  • 6:00 PM to 6:45 PM: Deeparadhana
  • 7:30 PM to 7:45 PM: Athazha Pooja Nivedyam
  • 7:45 PM to 8:15 PM: Athazha Pooja
  • 8:45 PM to 9:00 PM: Athazha Seeveli
  • 9:00 PM to 9:15 PM: Thrippuka, Olavayana
  • 9:15 PM: The Sreekovil closes. On days with Special Illuminations (Vilakku), Thrippuka is performed afterward. The Sreekovil closes after Thrippuka. Following this, Krishnanattam, a traditional dance-drama depicting the life of Lord Krishna, is performed on designated days.
Guruvayur Temple Marriage Timings

Marriages at Guruvayur Temple can be conducted between 5 AM and 1 PM, aligning with the Guruvayur Temple Darshan Timings, providing a serene and sacred atmosphere for couples to tie the knot. During the ceremony, the temple offers small tulasi garlands from the mandap as a traditional blessing. The wedding is accompanied by a captivating nadaswaram performance, complemented by the rhythmic beats of thakil and Kuzhithalam, adding to the auspiciousness of the occasion.

Note: These timings are approximate and may change during special poojas like Udayasthamana Pooja or other significant events.

  • 3.00am to 3.20am. Nirmalyam.
  • 3.20am to 3.30am. Thailabhishekam, Vakacharthu, Sankhabhishekam.
  • 3.30am to 4.15am. Malar Nivedyam, Alankaram.
  • 4.15am to 4.30am. Usha Nivedyam.
  • 4.30am to 6.15am. Ethirettu pooja followed by Usha pooja.
  • 7.15am to 9.00am. …
  • 11.30am to 12.30pm.

The Guruvayur Temple timings start at 3:00 AM with Nirmalya Darshan and continue until 9:15 PM after the night pooja. Timings may vary on special occasions and festivals.

Men should be in dhoti and towel and women should dress in saree or salwar kameez. 4. Be patient as sometimes it might take 5-6 hours to visit the inner part of the temple.

Yes, darshan at Guruvayur Temple is available throughout the day except during pooja times. Devotees can plan their visit according to the temple timings to ensure a peaceful darshan experience.

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Guruvayur Temple pooja timings:
Seeveli: 4:30–5 PM
Deeparadhana: 6–6:45 PM
Athazha pooja Nivedyam: 7:30–7:45 PM
Athazha pooja: 7:45–8:15 PM
Athazha seeveli: 8:45–9 PM
Thrippuka, Olavayana: 9–9:15 PM
Palabhishekam: 7–7:30 AM
Ucha Pooja: 11:30 AM–12 PM
The Guruvayur Temple opens early in the morning and follows a strict schedule throughout the day. The general darshan timings are:
Morning Darshan: 3 AM–12:30 PM
Afternoon Darshan: 4:30 PM–9:15 PM
Devotees can make advance bookings for darshan, prasadam, and other services through the Guruvayur Devaswom’s online services.

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