Verified Sanctuary • Today, 06:15 AM8th Century CE root (Chera & Travancore Royal Heritage)
Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple
ശ്രീ പത്മനാഭസ്വാമി ക്ഷേത്രം
AALAYAMYATRA AI TEMPLE OVERVIEW
Grounded in Vedic Agamas & EpigraphyLocated in the heart of Kerala's capital, Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple is one of the 108 sacred Divya Desams. The 18-foot-long idol of Lord Padmanabha is composed of 12,008 sacred Shaligram stones transported on elephants from Nepal's Gandaki river. Devotees view the deity through three separate gilded doors showing the divine face, navel with Brahma on lotus, and the holy lotus feet.
Primary DeityLord Vishnu (Anantha Padmanabha in Ananthasayanam posture)
Historical Period8th Century CE root (Chera & Travancore Royal Heritage)
Ideal Visit Duration1 Day
Best SeasonSeptember to March
Special PrasadamUnniyappam, Neyyappam & Payasam prepared with Travancore royal tradition
Architecture StyleChera-Dravidian fusion with 100-foot Seven-Tier Gopuram & 365 Carved Granite Pillars
Daily Darshan Advice & Guidelines
Strict Traditional Code: Men must wear bare chest and plain Mundu/Dhoti; Women must wear Saree/Mundum Neriyathum.
Early morning darshan ensures peaceful communion without extensive wait times.
Footwear deposit facilities and clean cloakrooms available near main Raja Gopuram.