Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple
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Sri Anantha Padmanabhaswamy Temple is located in the heart of Thiruvananthapuram city of Kerala State, South India. This famous temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
The temple structure, built in Dravidian style architecture, has a gopuram with a height of 100 ft, and is one of the 108 temples dedicated to Lord Vishnu in India. Mural paintings of gods and goddesses adorn the seven-storey gopuram.
This ancient temple, spread over a vast area, was renovated in 1733 AD by Raja Marthanda Varma, the then ruler of Travancore. This grand temple is associated with legends from the great Indian epic, the Ramayana. This magnificent temple is an architectural wonder.
In this temple, Lord Vishnu declines in the posture of 'Ananthashayanam' on the coiled serpent 'Anantha', measuring 18 feet in length and is covered with gold and other precious stones. The massive idol is viewed through three different doors. The head and torso is visible through the first door. The midriff and hands are visible through the second door and through the third door, you can see the feet.
This temple is a historic landmark of Thiruvananthapuram.
There is a picturesque pond located close to the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple.
Festivals:
Sree Anantha Padmanabha Swamy Temple is famous for its Arattu festival, headed by the royal family of Travancore. The festival is a grand spectacle of beautifully decorated elephants and musicians chanting Lord's name, attracting large number of people.
Navarathri Festival of musical concerts is held at the Navarathri Mandapam, during October-November.
Accommodation
Both Budget and Luxury Hotels are available in Thiruvananthapuram.
Hotels in Thiruvananthapuram: Please check here.
Reaching There
By Air: The nearest Airport is Thiruvananthapuram.
By Train: The nearest railway station is Thiruvananthapuram.
By Road: Thiruvananthapuram is well connected by roads to all major cities.
