One of the 108 sacred Vishnu temples or Divya Desams in India, Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, situated in the capital city Thiruvananthapuram is a celebrated pilgrim centre in God's Own Country. The temple is also known by the name Sree Ananda Padmanabhaswamy Temple, for the presiding deity Lord Vishnu. The deity here is in reclining posture along with Anantha, the hooded Serpent.
This ancient temple showcases Kerala and Dravidian styles of architecture. It is believed to be the world’s richest temple.
The temple celebrates two main festivals. One is the Alpasi Utsavam and the other is the Painkuni Utsavam.
The temple is considered the epicentre of Onam celebrations across Kerala.
Annually the church witnesses the participation of a large number of people from around the globe.
Thousands of devotees immersed in prayers carrying wooden crosses of different sizes and ambling up a hill; a whole village getting decked up and readying itself to welcome these pilgrims.
Once a year, the River Pamba gets enlivened as an elaborately decorated snake boat glides across its placid waters bearing the provisions for a grand feast
Pooram Purappadu, Uthram Vilakku and Vrischika Ekadasi are the popular festivals
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Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram district is one of the oldest and famous shrines in Kerala. The temple is noted for its mural paintings and stone carvings.
Alpashi Utsavam is an event associated with Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple, Thiruvananthapuram.
Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, one of the 108 sacred Vishnu temples or Divya Desams in India is located at East Fort, in Thiruvananthapuram, the capital city of Kerala, India. The temple displays a supreme blend of Kerala and Dravidian styles of architecture.
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