Guruvayoor Temple Vazhipadu Price List Online Booking Timings
Guruvayur Temple vazhipadu (offerings) can be made in person at the temple counters on the day of your visit, and many offerings can also be reserved in advance through the official Guruvayur Devaswom portal at guruvayurdevaswom.in. A vazhipadu is a devotional offering dedicated to Lord Guruvayurappan (Sri Krishna). For most simple offerings you do not need to book ahead — you pay the fixed rate at the Devaswom counter and the offering is presented to the deity during the day’s poojas. Rates are set and revised by the Guruvayur Devaswom, so always confirm the current price and availability on the official portal or at the temple counter before you travel.
Guruvayur Temple Vazhipadu: Price List, Online Booking and Timings
The Guruvayurappan Temple in Guruvayur, Thrissur district, Kerala, is one of the most visited Krishna temples in India, and vazhipadu is central to how devotees worship here. Thousands of pilgrims offer some form of vazhipadu daily — from a small archana or nivedyam to larger poojas such as Thulabharam or Udayasthamana Pooja. The Guruvayur Devaswom, the statutory body that administers the temple, manages all offerings, sets their rates, and runs the official booking and information systems.
How to offer vazhipadu at Guruvayur
There are two simple ways to make an offering:
- At the temple counter (walk-in): Go to the Devaswom vazhipadu counter, tell the staff the offering you wish to make and the name/star (nakshatra) of the person it is for, pay the fixed rate, and collect your receipt. The offering is then made to the Lord during the relevant pooja.
- Online in advance: The Guruvayur Devaswom operates an official portal where devotees can register with their mobile number, verify with an OTP, and arrange certain vazhipadu, darshan, prasadam and accommodation services ahead of a visit. Use only the official Devaswom portal for this — guruvayurdevaswom.in (also reachable via the government domain guruvayurdevaswom.nic.in).
Larger and special poojas often have limited daily slots and may be booked well in advance, so checking the official portal early is sensible for those.
Guruvayur vazhipadu price list (indicative)
Below is an indicative list of common offerings and the kind of rates devotees typically pay. Guruvayur Devaswom revises these rates from time to time, and the full list runs to well over a hundred offerings, so treat the figures below as a guide only and confirm the exact, current rate on the official portal or at the counter.
| Vazhipadu (offering) | Indicative rate (₹) |
|---|---|
| Palpayasam | ~35 (¼ ltr) / ~140 (1 ltr) |
| Neipayasam | ~50 (¼ ltr) / ~200 (1 ltr) |
| Sarkarapayasam | ~45 (¼ ltr) / ~180 (1 ltr) |
| Vella Nivedyam | ~28 |
| Appam (2 nos) / Ada (2 nos) | ~20 each |
| Avil / Thirumadhuram | ~10 – 12 |
| Butter Nivedyam / Sugar Plantain | ~15 |
| Pushpanjali / Archana | ~15 – 50 |
| Undamala / Thirumudimala | ~15 – 50 |
| Niramala | ~125 |
Bigger offerings — such as Thulabharam (weighing the devotee against items like bananas, sugar or jaggery), Choroonu (first rice-feeding of a child), Vidyarambham, Oilabhishekam, Navakabhishekam and Udayasthamana Pooja (a full day of poojas sponsored by one devotee) — carry higher, separately notified rates and are best confirmed directly with the Devaswom.
Guruvayur temple daily timings and pooja schedule
Vazhipadu offerings are presented during the temple’s fixed daily poojas, so it helps to know the schedule. The temple opens in the small hours with Nirmalya Darshan and closes at night after the Athazha (night) pooja. The general pattern is:
| Ritual / session | Time |
|---|---|
| Nirmalyam (first darshan) | 3:00 AM – 3:30 AM |
| Oilabhishekam, Vakacharthu, Sankhabhishekam | 3:20 AM – 3:30 AM |
| Malar Nivedyam, Alankaram | 3:30 AM – 4:15 AM |
| Usha Nivedyam | 4:15 AM – 4:30 AM |
| Ethirettu Pooja & Usha Pooja | 4:30 AM – 6:15 AM |
| Seeveli, Palabhishekam, Pantheeradi Pooja | 7:15 AM – 9:00 AM |
| Ucha (noon) Pooja | 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM |
| Temple closed (midday) | 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM |
| Evening Seeveli | 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM |
| Deeparadhana | 6:00 PM – 6:45 PM |
| Athazha (night) Pooja | 7:45 PM – 8:15 PM |
| Athazha Seeveli, Thrippuka, closing | 8:45 PM – 9:15 PM |
Broadly, general darshan runs from about 3:00 AM to 12:30 PM in the morning and again from about 4:30 PM to 9:15 PM in the evening. Separate slower-queue timings are usually provided for senior citizens and differently-abled devotees. Timings are extended or rearranged on festival days such as Ekadasi, Ashtami Rohini and during the annual Ulsavam, so verify the day’s schedule before you go.
Prasadam and other offerings
Popular prasadams associated with the temple include Palpayasam and Appam. Devotees can receive prasadam after making the relevant nivedyam offering, and the Devaswom also handles requests for prasadam to be sent in certain cases through its official channels. As with vazhipadu, use only the official Devaswom portal or counters for anything involving payment.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to book vazhipadu in advance at Guruvayur?
No. Most common offerings can be made the same day by paying at the Devaswom vazhipadu counter. Advance online booking through the official portal is optional and is mainly useful for larger or limited-slot poojas.
What is the official website for Guruvayur vazhipadu booking?
The official Guruvayur Devaswom portal is guruvayurdevaswom.in (also served on the government domain guruvayurdevaswom.nic.in). Avoid third-party sites for payments; use the official portal or the temple counter.
What time does Guruvayur temple open and close?
The temple opens around 3:00 AM with Nirmalya Darshan and closes at about 9:15 PM after the night pooja, with a midday break roughly between 1:30 PM and 4:30 PM. Festival days can change these hours.
What are the most popular vazhipadu at Guruvayur?
Common offerings include Palpayasam, Neipayasam, Appam, Ada, Pushpanjali/Archana and Thulabharam. Choroonu (first rice-feeding) and Vidyarambham are especially popular for children.
Can I get the full, official vazhipadu price list?
Yes. The complete and current rate list is available at the temple counter and on the official Guruvayur Devaswom portal. Because rates are revised periodically, the counter and portal are the most reliable sources.
Is there a dress code for offering vazhipadu?
Guruvayur follows a traditional dress code — men typically wear a mundu without an upper garment (or a specified traditional style), and women wear a saree or set-mundu/salwar as permitted. Check the Devaswom’s current dress-code guidance before visiting.
Sources & last verified (July 2026)
- Guruvayur Devaswom — Official Website: https://guruvayurdevaswom.in/
- Guruvayur Devaswom — Government portal (offerings): https://guruvayurdevaswom.nic.in/
Disclaimer: tirumalatirupationline.com is an independent pilgrim-information guide. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or partnered with the Guruvayur Devaswom or any temple or government body. Timings and rates change; please confirm all details on the official Guruvayur Devaswom portal or at the temple counters before planning your offering.
Last reviewed: July 6, 2026
