Padmanabhaswamy Temple
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

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Padmanabhaswamy Temple

Padmanabhaswamy Temple

The ancient temple of Thiruvananthapuram where Vishnu rests on the serpent Anantha, with Brahma on a lotus from his navel.

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Spiritual Significance

The ancient temple of Thiruvananthapuram where Vishnu rests on the serpent Anantha, with Brahma on a lotus from his navel.

The sacred belief

Devotees see here Vishnu as the Lord of the Universe, resting before creation, with Brahma arising on a lotus.

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Sacred History & Legend

Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple is one of the 108 Divya Desams and the family deity of the Travancore royal house. The deity is shown in the Anantha Shayana posture, resting on the hooded serpent Adishesha. The city of Thiruvananthapuram takes its name from the Lord, whose name Anantha means endless.

Architectural Highlights

A Dravidian-Kerala style temple with a seven-tiered gopuram and a long corridor of carved pillars, with a strict dress code for entry.

Daily Aarti & Darshan Schedule

Ritual / Aarti Name Timing Devotee Access
Daily Darshan As per the temple’s own schedule; please check the notice board on arrival Open Darshan
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