Virtual queue system for darshan begins at Guruvayur temple in Kerala
The Guruvayur temple in Kerala has launched a virtual queue system to manage pilgrim traffic more efficiently. The trial phase allows devotees to book specific time slots online, aiming to reduce physical wait times and improve the overall experience.
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Digital transformation in religious institutions reflects broader trends in public infrastructure management and the modernization of traditional cultural practices.
Sreekrishna Temple, Guruvayur, Kerala, on Tuesday (August 4, 2026) rolled out its much-awaited virtual queue system for darshan, marking a major step towards ensuring a smoother and more organised pilgrimage experience.
The system was inaugurated by Guruvayur Devaswom chairman A.V. Gopinath at a function held near the entrance to the Bhagavathy shrine at the temple’s East Nada around 6.30 a.m.
Despite intermittent rain and inclement weather, more than 100 devotees successfully had darshan through the virtual queue during the first slot from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. As many as 1,800 devotees had booked virtual queue slots up to 1 p.m.
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