Can we enter Padmanabhaswamy Temple?

As per the administration of Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, the devotees will be allowed to enter the premises from 8 am to 11 am in the morning and 5 pm to till the time of Deeparadhana in the evening.

Is there any dress code for Padmanabhaswamy temple?

Dress code for men – wear Dhoti and Angavastram (not compulsory) and should not cover anything on the head. Dress codes for women – can wear Sarees, wrap a Dhotie above the pant, Pavadas with blouse or other coverings as appropriate to their age. Salvar sets and other modern dresses are not allowed.

Is mobile phone allowed in Padmanabhaswamy Temple?

Only the Hindus can visit this temple. You are not allowed to carry mobile phones, tablets, laptops, cameras or any other electronic gadgets. Photography is strictly prohibited within the premises of the temple.

Is leggings allowed in Guruvayoor temple?

The dress codes for women are Salavar sets, Sarees, Dhoties, Leggings or Pavadas with blouse or other coverings as appropriate to their age. Modern dresses are not allowed. Young girls below 12 years may wear gowns. No other types of dress should not be worn or taken inside the temple.

Why non-Hindus are not allowed in Jagannath temple?

Non-Hindus are not allowed into the temple, which had attracted controversy over its refusal to allow entry to Indira Gandhi at the height of her powers. Though Gandhi was a Hindu, the temple management did not allow her entry as she was married to a non-Hindu.

Who owns Padmanabhaswamy Temple?

Parasurama entrusted ‘Kshethra karyam’ (Administration of the Temple) with seven Potti families – Koopakkara Potti, Vanchiyoor Athiyara Potti, Kollur Athiyara Potti, Muttavila Potti, Karuva Potti, Neythasseri Potti and Sreekaryathu Potti.

What is special in Trivandrum?

Thiruvananthapuram is a major tourist centre, known for the Padmanabhaswamy Temple, the beaches of Kovalam and Varkala, the backwaters of Poovar and Anchuthengu and its Western Ghats tracts of Ponmudi and the Agastya Mala.

Where is Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple located in Kerala?

One of the 108 Divya Desams, Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple is located in Thiruvananthapuram, the capital city of Kerala. Embellished in gold-plated covering, the temple is opened only to Hindu followers.

Which is the most important celebration of Sree Padmanabhaswamy?

The Valiya Thampuran (eldest male member of the royal family) worships here only on this day and witnesses the deeparadhana. This is one among the most major celebrations of this Temple by virtue of the fact that it is the Thirunal (Birthday) of Sree Padmanabhaswamy. The Temple celebrates this day in the manner laid down long ago.

Which is the temple dedicated to Lord Padmanabha?

Embellished in gold-plated covering, the temple is opened only to Hindu followers. Dedicated to Lord Padmanabha; one of the avatars of Lord Vishnu, the Padmanabhaswamy Temple is one of the principal centres of Vaishnava worship in the dharma of Vaishnavism.

Which is the closest railway station to Padmanabhaswamy Temple?

Lord Brahma emerges on a lotus from the idol’s naval. The Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway station is the closest station to Shri Padmanabhaswamy temple. It is just 600 meters away and can be covered with an 8-minute walk.