District: Trivandrum
Highlights:
Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple is one of the most famous Lord Vishnu Temples in Kerala. Also known by the name Sree Ananda Padmanabhaswamy Temple. Located at east fort, in Trivandrum- the capital city of Kerala. Lord Vishnu is enshrined here in the Anananthasayanam posture (in eternal sleep of yognidra), lying on Sri Anantha, the hooded snake. According to traditions, Sree Padmanabhaswamy Kshetram is believed to have been worshipped by Chandra (Moon God) and Lord Indra (the head of the Devas). The Shrine is currently run by a trust headed by Royal family of Travancore.
Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple is one of the 108 Divya Desams of Lord Vishnu. Divya Desams are the holiest abodes of the Lord Mahavishnu that are mentioned in the works of the Tamil Azhvars. The idol of Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple is made up of 12008 salagramams that compose the reclining lord. On top of them "Katusarkara Yogam", Navaratnams, a special Ayurvedic mix, was used to give a plaster. Followers believe that the Lord has personally come in disguise and had saved many times the Travancore Kingdom from the clutches of enemies.
The Temple is considered to the richest one in Kerala. As per news report it occupies more than crores of treasure that includes antique gold ornaments, diamonds and other precious stones, golden crown, golden bow, golden vessels, and other precious stones. These were found in the secret chambers of Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple.
Access:
- Airport: Thrivandrum Airport, 7 Km
- Railway station: Trivandrum Central Railway station, 1 Km
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