The Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple is a revered Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu, located in the heart of Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. As one of the 108 Divya Desams, it is famed for its principal deity, Padmanabhaswamy, in the 'Anantha Shayanam' posture—the eternal yogic sleep on the serpent Adishesha. The temple, a blend of Chera and Dravidian architectural styles, is historically linked to the Travancore Royal Family. It gained international fame for the discovery of immense, unparalleled wealth in its secret vaults (kallaras). A strict, traditional dress code is mandatory for all visitors entering the temple.
Darshan & Daily Rituals
Morning Darshan (Nirmalya Darshanam).
Closed for Abhishekam (ritual bathing).
Darshan reopens to the public.
Closed for rituals.
Darshan reopens to the public.
Closed for Sreebali Pooja.
Darshan reopens to the public.
Closed for Pooja.
Darshan reopens to the public.
Closed for Pooja.
Final morning darshan slot.
Temple is closed for the afternoon.
Temple reopens for evening darshan.
Closed for evening Deeparadhana (lamp ritual).
Final darshan slot of the day.
Temple is closed for the night after final rituals.
General Darshan
Entry is free for all devotees who follow the dress code, via a general queue.
Special Darshan Pass
Paid pass for quicker access, bypassing the longer general queue. Can be booked online or purchased at the counter.
Ugra Narasimha
Incarnation of Vishnu
Krishna
Incarnation of Vishnu
Sree Rama
Incarnation of Vishnu
Alpashi Utsavam
A grand ten-day festival celebrated with special rituals, music, and a concluding 'Aarat' procession to the Shankumugham Beach.
Painkuni Utsavam
Another major ten-day festival that mirrors the Alpashi festival, culminating in the 'Aarat' procession. It coincides with the Panguni month.