ABOUT SRI PADMANABHASWAMY TEMPLE

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Quick Facts:

• Address: West Nada, Fort, East Fort, Pazhavangadi, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695023
• District: Thiruvananthapuram
• Deity: Lord Vishnu
• Affiliation: Hinduism
• Entry Fee: 150 per person Special Darshan ,180 per person Special Darshan (with Parsad)
• Timings: 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM
• Visit Duration: 1 to 2 hours
• Dress Code: decent outfit recommended
• Festivals: Golu Devta Mela, Navratri, Maha Shivratri
• Dress code: Men are required to wear mundu or dhoti and go bare in the torso, while womenare required to wear sarees, mundum neriyathum (set-mundu), skirt and blouse, or half-saree.
• Best Time to Visit: October to March
• Photography: mobile and other electrical devices are not allowed
• Who can visit: Only those who believe in Hinduism .

Note: You will have to stand in long queues so it is advisable to be properly hydrated.

Architecture of Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple

The idol of presiding deity of the Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple is noted for its composition, which has 12008 salagramams, which were brought from Nepal, taken from the banks of the River Gandhaki.

The garbhagriha or the sanctum sanctorum of Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple is located on a stone block and therefore the main idol, that is about eighteen foot long, is viewed through 3 totally different doors. the pinnacle and chest are seen through the primary door whereas the hands are often sighted through the second door and therefore the feet through the third door.

The temple architectural design stands out for its add stone and bronze. The temple interiors are adorned by stunning paintings and murals. 

A number of them are that of the life-size pictures of Lord Vishnu within the reclining posture, Narasimha Swamy (half-lion, 0.5 man incarnation of Lord Vishnu), Lord Ganesh and Gaja lakshmi. The temple features a dhwaja stamba (flag post) that’s regarding eighty foot high and is roofed with gold plated copper sheets.

Extending from the eastern aspect into the sanctum sanctorum could be a broad passageway that has 365 and one-quarter sculptured granite-stone pillars with stunning carvings. 

There’s a ground floor below below the most entrance within the eastern aspect, that is thought because the nataka sala (literally means that drama hall), wherever Kerala’s classical art form – the Kathakali is performed throughout the annual ten-day festival at the temple, held throughout the Malayalam months of Meenam and Thulam.

Temple Timings:

Darshan Timings:

Morning:

• 3:30 am to 4:45 am
• 6:30 am to 7:00 am
• 8:30 am to 10:00 am
• 10:30 am to 11:00 am
• 11:45 am to 12:00 pm

Evening:

• 5:00 pm to 6:15 pm
• 6:45 pm to 7:20 pm

Astonishing Facts:

1. It is the richest temple in the world with treasure worth $1 trillion.
2. The walls and design of the temple are Dravidian styles, one of the rarest and most fascinating designs.
3. It has 5 chambers, out which Chamber B cannot be opened as it is believed to be cursed.
4. The temple has Z security mark, it is the most secure temple with foolproof plans.
5. The temple has three and a half feet gold statue of Mahavishnu in the chamber which weights 30 kg. The temple is mentioned in Brahman Purana, Mahabharata, Skanda Purana and Varaha Purana as a shrine.
6. The temple has an image of Lord Vishnu which is sketched with 12,000 fossilized shells of Gandaki River

How To Reach Temple:

By Air:

The nearest airport to Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple is Trivandrum (TRV) Airport which is 2.4 km away. One can take a auto from there which cost about 50-100 rupees.

By Rail:

The Nearest railway station is TRIVANDRUM CNTL(TVC) which is about 1.5 km from the temple. From there one can take a bus or taxi.

By Road:

 The Bus Stand are going to be at Thampanoor in Trivandrum and from there the temple is just one km away. Take an auto and you’ll be able to well reach the temple b paying an auto fare regarding Rs fifteen to twenty.