Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple ✓

📍 Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

⭐ Featured International Significance

One of the richest temples in the world and most important Vishnu temples, famous for its royal heritage, immense wealth, and magnificent reclining Vishnu deity.

🕒 Practical Information

Temple Timings: 3:30 AM – 12:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Darshan Timings: Morning: 3:30 AM – 12:00 PM, Evening: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Strict entry restrictions for non-Hindus.

Entry Fee: Free (Only for Hindu devotees - strict verification required)

Parking: ✓ Available

🕉️ Spiritual Details

Primary Deity:

Lord Padmanabha (Vishnu)

Temple Type:

Vishnu Temple

Deity Forms:

Padmanabha, Reclining Vishnu, Royal Protector

✨ Spiritual Highlights

Unique Powers:

The temple grants immense wealth and prosperity, royal blessings and protection, success in governance and leadership, preservation of family heritage, divine protection from enemies, and cosmic consciousness awakening.

Miracle Beliefs:

The temple is famous for incredible wealth discoveries, royal protection miracles, prosperity and abundance experiences, heritage preservation stories, and powerful Vishnu consciousness awakening.

Devotee Practices:

Strict traditional dress code observance, offering prayers for wealth and prosperity, royal heritage appreciation, seeking protection for family and kingdom, participating in traditional Kerala rituals.

Spiritual Benefits:

Immense wealth and financial prosperity, royal blessings and leadership qualities, strong family heritage preservation, powerful divine protection from all dangers, successful governance and administration, and deep spiritual consciousness.

📖 About Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple

Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram is one of the most sacred Vishnu temples in the world and gained international fame for being the richest temple with treasures worth billions of dollars discovered in its vaults. The temple is dedicated to Lord Padmanabha (Vishnu) in his eternal yogic sleep posture on the serpent Ananta. This temple has been the guardian deity of the Travancore royal family for centuries and continues to be managed by them. The temple follows strict traditional practices and allows only Hindu devotees. The 18-foot long reclining deity is made of 12,000 saligramams and is one of the most magnificent Vishnu representations in India. The temple represents the pinnacle of Kerala temple architecture and Vaishnavite tradition.

🏛️ Architecture & Heritage

Architectural Style:

Kerala Traditional Architecture (8th Century CE (current structure 18th century))

Architecture Highlights:

Magnificent Kerala traditional architecture, royal temple design, treasure vault areas, 18-foot reclining deity, traditional Kerala craftsmanship

Sacred Objects:

Magnificent 18-foot Padmanabha deity made of saligramams, ancient treasure vaults, royal ceremonial items, traditional Kerala temple artifacts

🎉 Festivals & Celebrations

Major Festivals:

Alpashi Festival Painkuni Festival Royal Ceremony Laksha Deepam Murajapam

Festival Dates:

Alpashi Festival: October-November, Painkuni Festival: March-April, Royal ceremonies: As per tradition

Special Events:

Royal heritage ceremonies, traditional Kerala temple festivals, wealth blessing rituals, heritage preservation events

Seasonal Celebrations:

Monsoon festival seasons, winter royal celebrations, summer heritage events, year-round traditional worship

🙏 Rituals & Traditions

Daily Rituals:

Strict traditional Kerala temple rituals, royal ceremony traditions, wealth blessing practices, heritage preservation customs

Special Traditions:

Royal family management traditions, strict traditional practices, wealth blessing customs, heritage preservation methods

Prasada Available:

Royal temple blessed prasadam following strict traditional preparations, wealth blessing items, heritage preservation materials

👕 Visitor Guidelines

Dress Code:

Mandatory traditional dress code: Men - dhoti, women - saree. Strict enforcement of traditional Kerala temple attire.

Accessibility:

Royal temple with traditional access. Limited accessibility due to strict traditional practices.

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🕉️ Divine Snapshot

Primary Deity:

Lord Padmanabha (Vishnu)

Temple Category:

Vishnu Temple

Temple Timings:

3:30 AM – 12:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Location:

Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

Full Address:

Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Fort, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695023, India

✈️ How to Reach

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Nearest Airport:

Thiruvananthapuram Airport (6 km)

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Nearest Railway:

Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station (2 km)

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Nearest Bus Stop:

East Fort Bus Stand (1 km)

Travel Tips:

By Road: Central Thiruvananthapuram location. Strict entry requirements - only Hindu devotees with proper dress code.

🏨 Accommodation

Various accommodations available in Thiruvananthapuram city.

🗺️ Nearby Attractions

Kovalam Beach, Napier Museum, Kanakakunnu Palace, Shanghumugham Beach, and Thiruvananthapuram attractions

🙏 Associated Deities

Serpent Ananta Travancore Royal Family Goddess Lakshmi Temple treasures Royal patron deities

🎧 Audio Guide Available

Audio guide is available for this temple to enhance your spiritual experience.