What are the opening and closing times for Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, Kerala?

Opens at 3:30 AM and closes at 8:00 PM. Timings can change on festival days; confirm with the temple office before you travel.

What are the darshan timings at Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, Kerala?

Published darshan windows on this page: morning: 3:30 AM – 12:00 PM, evening: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Queues and session lengths vary by day and season.

When does the first puja or darshan start at Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple?

Nirmalya Darshanam is listed at 3:30 AM on this page’s schedule. Timings can shift without notice; see the note at the top of this page.

Can I visit Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple on a Sunday afternoon?

Sundays follow the same published hours as other days unless the temple posts a special notification. Afternoon often falls between morning and evening darshan; this page lists evening darshan as 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Sundays are usually busier than weekdays—arrive earlier and allow extra time for queues and security.

Is there a dress code for visiting the temple?

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

Is prasada available at the temple?

Yes, prasada is available at the temple. Available items include: Thulasi Theertham, Butter Prasad, Panchamrit

Is parking available at the temple?

Yes, parking facilities are available at the temple premises. However, during festival seasons and special occasions, parking may be limited, so it's advisable to arrive early or use public transportation.

Is the temple accessible for people with disabilities?

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

What rituals are performed daily?

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

Last updated: 23 May 2026 · Editorial summary; verify with the temple before you travel.

🛕 Lord Padmanabha (Vishnu)

Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple Timings 2026

Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, Kerala. Opens at 3:30 AM and closes at 8:00 PM on usual days. Darshan windows: morning: 3:30 AM – 12:00 PM, evening: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Schedules may change on festival days.

Darshan, aarti, tickets & seva schedules. Full temple profile for history, travel & more.

🕒 Opens 3:30 AM 🕘 Closes 8:00 PM 📍 Kerala Closed

⚠️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 — starting from ₹950

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Divine Snapshot

Quick temple overview

Primary Deity:

Lord Padmanabha (Vishnu)

Temple Category:

Vishnu Temple

Location:

Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

Full Address:

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

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✈️ How to reach (airport, rail, bus, travel tips) lives on the main temple page so directions are not duplicated here.

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Temple & Darshan Timings

Daily temple & darshan schedule — may vary on festival days

Session	Start time	End time	Typical status	Notes
🛕 Temple opening	3:30 AM	—	Open	General days
🙏 Morning darshan	3:30 AM	12:00 PM	Open	Often busiest before mid-morning
⏸ Midday / afternoon	—	—	Closed	Between morning & evening darshan (rituals & cleaning)
🙏 Evening darshan	5:00 PM	8:00 PM	Open
🔒 Temple closing	—	8:00 PM	Closed

ℹ️ Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Richest temple in the world (est. ₹1.5 lakh crore wealth in vaults). Administered by Travancore Royal Family. Strict — only Hindus allowed. Traditional Kerala dress mandatory.
📅 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.

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Aarti Timings

Daily pooja & aarti schedule

Ritual / aarti	Time	Fee	Notes
Nirmalya Darshanam	3:30 AM	Free (Hindus only)	Earliest and most sacred — deity with previous night garlands. Very auspicious.
Thiruvanandal	6:30 AM	Free	Morning prayers.
Pantheeradi Puja	8:30 AM	Free	Mid-morning ritual.
Uchapuja	10:00 AM	Free	Elaborate midday puja.
Athazhapuja	5:15 PM	Free	Grand evening puja with oil lamps — most spectacular aarti.
Thrippuka	7:30 PM	Free	Night ritual before closing.

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Darshan Tickets

All darshan types and pricing

Darshan Type	Price	Wait Time	Booking
🆓 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.	Free	30–90 min	Walk-in (Hindus only — dress code strictly enforced)

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Pujas & Sevas

Special rituals & seva offerings

Uchapuja Seva

🕐 10:00 AM (prior temple office booking)

₹500 – ₹10,000

Elaborate midday puja participation — requires advance arrangement with temple office.

Athazhapuja Seva

🕐 5:15 PM

₹500 – ₹5,000

Grand evening puja participation.

Sahasranama Archana

🕐 Morning

₹200 – ₹500

1,000 names of Lord Padmanabha chanted by priests.

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Major Festivals

Special occasions & celebrations

October / November

Alpashi Festival

Major royal-tradition festival with palace elephant procession. Spectacular cultural and religious event.

👥 Very High crowd 📅 7 days

March / April

Painkuni Festival

10-day grand festival with royal traditions.

👥 Very High crowd 📅 10 days

August / September

Onam

Kerala harvest festival — special royal puja traditions at Padmanabhaswamy.

👥 High crowd 📅 10 days

📅 Festival dates change yearly per the Hindu calendar. Verify exact dates before planning your visit.

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Temple Prasadam

Sacred offerings & blessed food

Thulasi Theertham

Free

Most sacred prasad — Tulsi-infused holy water from deity abhishek.

Butter Prasad

Free (puja participants)

Butter offered to Lord Padmanabha, distributed after puja.

Panchamrit

₹50 – ₹200

From abhishek ceremony.

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