# Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple

> Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple at Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Thiruvananthapuram, Open all year

- **When:** Open all year
- **Venue:** Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple
- **Address:** Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, 695023
- **Organiser:** Eventify
- **Event page:** https://app.eventifyplus.com/event/sree-padmanabhaswamy-temple

## About this event

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Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram is one of Kerala’s most revered Vaishnavite temples and an important centre of the state’s religious, architectural, and cultural heritage. Dedicated to Lord Vishnu in the distinctive Anantha Shayanam posture, with the deity reclining on the serpent Anantha, the temple is closely associated with the Travancore royal family, whose rulers traditionally regarded Lord Padmanabha as their tutelary deity and themselves as his servants. The present temple complex reflects a remarkable combination of Kerala and Dravidian architectural traditions, with its monumental eastern gopuram, detailed stonework, sculptural elements, and expansive sacred precincts forming a distinctive landmark in the historic East Fort area of Thiruvananthapuram. The temple’s origins are extremely ancient and are described through a combination of religious tradition, literary references, and historical accounts; the present structure underwent major reconstruction during the reign of Maharaja Marthanda Varma in the 18th century. The shrine gained worldwide attention following the discovery of substantial quantities of gold, jewels, coins, and other valuable objects in its underground vaults, highlighting the institution’s extraordinary historical wealth and the long history of offerings made to the deity. The temple remains primarily a place of worship, with elaborate rituals and festivals continuing according to established traditions. Its religious importance is complemented by its artistic heritage, including intricate carvings and traditional decorative features within the complex. Access to the inner temple is governed by strict religious regulations, and the shrine is open only to Hindus. Visitors who are permitted to enter must follow the prescribed dress code, while worshippers should also be mindful that temple timings can change during festivals and special occasions. The temple’s imposing architecture, centuries-old traditions, connection with the Travancore royal house, and continuing role as a major centre of Vaishnavite worship make it an important cultural landmark in Kerala. For visitors exploring Thiruvananthapuram’s historic quarter, the temple provides an opportunity to appreciate the close relationship between faith, royal history, architecture, and living cultural traditions that has shaped the city over centuries.

🚆 Railway: Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station – approximately 1 km.

✈️ Airport: Thiruvananthapuram International Airport – approximately 4–6 km.

🚌 Bus: KSRTC services operate from Thiruvananthapuram city; the temple is about 1 km from the KSRTC bus station area.

🏨 Stay: Hotels, guesthouses, and homestays are widely available in central Thiruvananthapuram and around the East Fort area.

✅ Notes: Only Hindus are permitted to enter the temple. A strict dress code applies: men must wear a mundu or dhoti and cannot wear shirts; women may wear a sari, set-mundu, skirt and blouse, or half-sari. Dhotis are available for rent at the entrance, and temple authorities permit them to be worn over trousers or churidar. Worship timings are divided into morning and evening sessions and may change during festivals.