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Sight Address : Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple, situated in Trivandrum, the capital city of Kerla. Edit
Detail InformationEdit
Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple, situated in Trivandrum, the capital city of Kerala.Kerala is a state which is famous for scenic beauty. This is an important fact that each & every people of Kerala are familiar with Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple . Likewise the temples of Kerala are also very popular. This temple is also known as the Padmanabhaswamy Temple. When we speak about Trivandrum & its cultures, the first name that comes into mind are capital city & Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple. The most important feature of this temple is that it is a famous temple of Lord Vishnu. Actually Padmanabhaswamy, the main deity of this temple is a form of Lord Vishnu in the ananthasayanam posture. Another important feature of Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple is that this is considered as one of the 108 Divya Desam (holiest abode of Lord Vishnu).
Padmanabaswamy-Temple Thiruvanathapuram Kerla
HistoryEdit
Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple,Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum) Kerala, History : The Kerala Mahatmyam (an Upa Purana deriving its origin from the Bhoogola Purana) is in the form of a discourse between Yudhishthira and the Sage Garga. It stated that Parashurama after founding Kerala divided the land into 64 gramas, crowned Bhanu Vicrama at Sreevardhanapuram (Padmanabhapuram), and styled him the Kovil Adhikarikal, i.e., the manager of the pagoda of Sreevalumcode (Thiruvananthapuram).In the first half of the 18th century, in line with matrilineal customs, King Anizham Thirunal Marthanda Varma, age 23, succeeded his uncle, King Rama Varma. He successfully suppressed the 700-year stranglehold of the Ettuveetil Pillais and his cousins following the discovery of conspiracies which the lords were involved in against the Royal House of Travancore. The last major renovation of the Padmanabhaswamy temple commenced immediately after Anizham Thirunal’s accession to the musnud and the idol was reconsecrated in 906 M.E. (1731 C.E.). On 17 January 1750 C.E., Anizham Thirunal surrendered the kingdom of Travancore to Sree Padmanabha Swamy, the deity at the temple, and pledged that he and his descendants would be vassals or agents of the deity who would serve the kingdom as Padmanabha Dasa.Since then, the name of every Travancore king was preceded by the title Padmanabha Dasa; the female members of the royal family were called Padmanabha Sevinis. The donation of the kingdom to Sree Padmanabhaswamy was known as Thrippadi-danam. The final wishes of Anizham Thirunal on his passing at the age of 53 clearly delineated the historical relationship between the Maharajah and the temple: “That no deviation whatsoever should be made in regard to the dedication of the kingdom to Sree Padmanabhaswamy and that all future territorial acquisitions should be made over to the Devaswom.
Must SeeEdit
Must See
Visiting TimeEdit
Early Morning : 3:30- 4.45, Morning : 6:30- 7:00, 8:30- 10:00, 10:30- 11:00, 11:45-12:00 Afternoon: 5:00- 6:15, 6:45-7:20.
Closed OnEdit
N.A.
Best Season to VisitEdit
During the month of April and December.
Best Time To VisitEdit
Morning , Afternoon, Evening.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
1-2 hrs.
Ticket Required : No Edit
Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.
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Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.
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Guide Required : No Edit
Approximate cost: N.A.
Dress Code (If Any) : Yes Edit
Dress Require: Wear traditional costumes like Sari,Salwar Kameez,Lungy. These cloths are available for rent outside the temple.
Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit
- Hotel Teekay Palace – Thiruvananthapuram ; Near Railway Station , Aristo Junction,Thiruvananthapuarm ; Ph/M – 04712334005 ; 04714016651 ; Food Serve – Traditional,North Indian,South Indian,Chinese,Thai,Continentaletc.
How to ReachEdit
Taxi : You can get prepaid taxis from the airport as well as the railway station .Fares may range anywhere between Rs 150 to 500 depending on the distance covered.
BUS : Trivandrum is well connected to Kerala by a wide network of roads and this temple can be reached very easily from anywhere in Kerala and Trivandrum.Buses in Trivandrum cover almost all known parts of the city, and opting for buses is the cheapest option among the above given ones. You will need to shell out around Rs 4 to 10 in order to travel from one point in Trivandrum to another. Buses can be a very good option if you know your destination beforehand, and you can also ask the locals for help in order to find out where you should disembark.
Train : The nearest railway station is the Trivandrum railway station and is easily accessible from the temple.
Air : The Trivandrum airport is the nearest airport to this temple.
Others : Auto rickshaws is also available to reach this place in trivandrum. Auto rickshaws in Trivandrum do not run on meter; however the charges are very minimal when compared to the other cities in Kerala. While travelling through an auto rickshaw, do not discuss the rate when you reach your destination. Negotiate a rate before getting into an auto rickshaw, as fares will rarely exceed Rs 70. There are no night fares and autos are a safe mode of travel. You can also rent out a two wheeler for around Rs 350 to 500 a day and the deposit will cost you around Rs 1500 per day.
Things to CarryEdit
Carry your own food and plenty of drinking water.
Safety / WarningEdit
This place become very hot and humid,loose cotton clothing is advisable.
HelplineEdit
Police station 100/0471-2331843
Fire Station 101
Ambulance 108
Child Line 1098
Tourism 1600444747
Railway Alert: 919846200100
Women Helpline Number: 1091/04742764579.
