đ Lord Padmanabha (Vishnu)
Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple â Timings 2026
Complete schedule of darshan, aarti, sevas, festivals and prasadam details.
â ī¸Timings may change due to festivals, special rituals, or temple administration decisions. Please verify with temple authorities before your visit.
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Accommodation near Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple
Comfortable stays close to the temple â starting from âš950
Temple & Darshan Timings
Daily temple & darshan schedule â may vary on festival days
| Session | Timings | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
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đ Temple Opening
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3:30 AM
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Open |
General days
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đ Morning Darshan
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3:30 AM â 12:00 PM
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Open |
Best before 9 AM
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⸠Afternoon Break
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Between sessions
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Closed |
Rituals & cleaning
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đ Evening Darshan
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5:00 PM â 8:00 PM
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Open | |
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đ Temple Closing
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8:00 PM
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Closed |
âšī¸ Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Richest temple in the world (est. âš1.5 lakh crore wealth in vaults). Administered by Travancore Royal Family. Strict â only Hindus allowed. Traditional Kerala dress mandatory.
đ Six timed darshan windows: 3:30 AM, 6:30 AM, 8:30 AM, 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 5:15 PM. View through 3 doors (Ottada Mandapam) to see the full 18-feet reclining Ananthasayana form of Lord Padmanabha.
đ Six timed darshan windows: 3:30 AM, 6:30 AM, 8:30 AM, 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 5:15 PM. View through 3 doors (Ottada Mandapam) to see the full 18-feet reclining Ananthasayana form of Lord Padmanabha.
Aarti Timings
Daily pooja & aarti schedule
Nirmalya Darshanam
Earliest and most sacred â deity with previous night garlands. Very auspicious.
Time
:
3:30 AM
Price
:
Free (Hindus only)
Thiruvanandal
Morning prayers.
Time
:
6:30 AM
Price
:
Free
Pantheeradi Puja
Mid-morning ritual.
Time
:
8:30 AM
Price
:
Free
Uchapuja
Elaborate midday puja.
Time
:
10:00 AM
Price
:
Free
Athazhapuja
Grand evening puja with oil lamps â most spectacular aarti.
Time
:
5:15 PM
Price
:
Free
Thrippuka
Night ritual before closing.
Time
:
7:30 PM
Price
:
Free
Darshan Tickets
All darshan types and pricing
| Darshan Type | Price | Wait Time | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|
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General Darshan
Men: Dhoti / Mundu only (no pants allowed). Women: Saree or half-saree (no churidar). Without proper dress, entry is strictly denied at gate.
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Free |
30â90 min
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Walk-in (Hindus only â dress code strictly enforced)
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Pujas & Sevas
Special rituals & seva offerings
Uchapuja Seva
đ 10:00 AM (prior temple office booking)
âš500 â âš10,000
Elaborate midday puja participation â requires advance arrangement with temple office.
Athazhapuja Seva
đ 5:15 PM
âš500 â âš5,000
Grand evening puja participation.
Sahasranama Archana
đ Morning
âš200 â âš500
1,000 names of Lord Padmanabha chanted by priests.
Major Festivals
Special occasions & celebrations
October / November
Alpashi Festival
Major royal-tradition festival with palace elephant procession. Spectacular cultural and religious event.
đĨ Very High crowd
đ
7
days
March / April
Painkuni Festival
10-day grand festival with royal traditions.
đĨ Very High crowd
đ
10
days
August / September
Onam
Kerala harvest festival â special royal puja traditions at Padmanabhaswamy.
đĨ High crowd
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10
days
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Festival dates change yearly per the Hindu calendar. Verify exact dates before
planning your visit.
Temple Prasadam
Sacred offerings & blessed food
Thulasi Theertham
Free
Most sacred prasad â Tulsi-infused holy water from deity abhishek.
Butter Prasad
Free (puja participants)
Butter offered to Lord Padmanabha, distributed after puja.
Panchamrit
âš50 â âš200
From abhishek ceremony.
How to Reach
Nearest transport options
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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)