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Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Thiruvananthapuram

Thiruvananthapuram.

Deity
Vishnu as Padmanabha, reclining on Ananta
Where
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Time to keep
Half a day
Best season
October to March

Why this temple matters

Kerala's capital takes its name from this temple: Thiru-Anantha-puram, the city of Ananta. The Travancore royal family dedicated their kingdom to Padmanabha and ruled as his servants. It is one of the 108 Divya Desams.

The story

Vishnu appeared to the sage Divakara Muni as a child, then vanished into a tree, which fell and took the form of the reclining Lord. The idol is so long that devotees see it through three doors: the face, the navel with Brahma on the lotus, and the feet.

What to look for

  • Darshan of the reclining Lord through three doors
  • The seven-tiered eastern gopuram
  • The long corridor of carved granite pillars

Festivals and when to go

  • Alpashy Utsavam (October–November) and Painkuni Utsavam (March–April), with the Aarattu procession to the sea
  • Lakshadeepam, once every six years

The practical truth

  • Strict dress code: men in mundu without shirts; women in saree or traditional dress (mundu can be hired at the gate). Non-Hindus are not allowed inside.
  • Phones and cameras are not allowed inside.

Timings, rules and festival dates change. We confirm the current details for every yatra.

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Combine Padmanabhaswamy with

KeralaAttukalThe women's Sabarimala Kanyakumari: Bhagavathy Amman Temple approach, Kanyakumari (the temple itself) Tamil NaduKanyakumariWhere three seas meet Tamil NaduSuchindramThree gods in one

How we take you here

Tell us your dates, your companions and your pace. We shape the yatra and explain every cost before you confirm.

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Questions yatris ask

When is the best time to visit Padmanabhaswamy?

October to March. Festival days are the most crowded, so plan and book early for those.

How much time should we keep for Padmanabhaswamy?

We suggest half a day at an easy pace, more if you are travelling with elders or for a festival.

What can we combine with Padmanabhaswamy?

Attukal, Kanyakumari, Suchindram fit well on the same yatra. Your SahaYatri will suggest an order that suits your pace.

Can TirthaSeva plan our yatra to Padmanabhaswamy?

Yes. We plan the route, travel, stays and temple visits around your pace, with a multilingual SahaYatri as your single point of contact. Message us on WhatsApp at +91 74115 67001.