Gurupavanapuri (Guruvayur), situated in Thrissur District, the seacoast town of Malabar. The name " Gurupavanapuri " originated from the name of Hindu God "Guru" and "Pavanan" (Vayu), "Puri" means place.

A devotee of the Lord, Poonthanam used to go every month to Guruvayur, walking all the way of about 100 kilometers, for bajanam. Once on his way to Guruvayur, he was attacked by robbers.

The Devaswom maintains a unique elephant sanctuary, the only one of its kind in the World. It has 51 elephants now. These jumbos are the offerings of the devotees to the Lord.

Chavakkad Beach is very popular tourist area and shooting location. Whole part of pilgrims of Guruvayur visits. The beaches at Chavakkad present an awesome sight.