Guruvayur, also known as Guruvayoor, is a municipal town in Kerala, India, famous for the Guruvayur Shree Krishna Temple, one of the largest temples by daily attendance. The town is known for its devotion to temple elephants, particularly during local festivals such as Thrissur Pooram, where adorned elephants participate in celebrations. Events like Anayoottu and Pulikali highlight the cultural significance of elephants in the area, showcasing both reverence and festivities surrounding them.

1. "THE LAND OF TEMPLE ELEPHANTS"

2. Guruvayur which is also known as Guruvayoor or Gurupavanapuri, is a municipal
town in Thrissur District, of Kerala State in India. It is renowned for its famous
Guruvayur Shree Krishna temple and it is the fourth biggest temple in terms of the
devotee who attends the prayer house every day.
Anakotta in Guruvayur

3. Devotion to Temple Elephants
Devotion to Temple Elephants

4. Elephants Lined in Pooram Festival, Trissur

5. Statue of Guruvayoor Kesavan, is perhaps the
most famous and celebrated captive elephant in
Kerala, southern India

6. Elephants from Guruvayoor elephant Sacntury

7. Elephant in Temple Festival

8. Guruvayur Temple

9. Devotees at Guruvayur Temple

10. Vadakkumnathan temple

11. Decorated Elephants lined in Vadakkumnathan temple

12. Trissur Pooram, One of the Biggest Temple Feast in Kerala

13. Chendamelam in Trissur Pooram

14. Ornaments to Decorate Elephants during Festivals

15. A violent elephant running around temple ground, crowed got feared and watching

16. Elephant runs amok during Pooram Festival

17. Jumbos relish feast at Thrissur

18. Anayoottu: It is feast time for jumbos

19. An woman devotee during Elephant Feast

20. Pulikali is an attractive ritual in Trissur during Onam Festival