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Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple
Thiruvananthapuram, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple is a renowned Hindu temple in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, dedicated to Lord Vishnu in his Anantha Padmanabha form.
Deities
Main Deity
Vishnu
History
Temple History
History
Built over centuries, it was significantly rebuilt by Travancore king Marthanda Varma in the 1750s, who dedicated his kingdom to the deity. The main idol, formed from 12,000+ Shaligram stones, depicts Vishnu reclining on serpent Adisesha.
Deity and Features
View the 18-foot reclining Vishnu through three doors: face/chest (first), Brahma on lotus navel (second), and feet (third), flanked by Lakshmi, Bhu Devi, and Shiva lingam. A corridor boasts 365 carved granite pillars; only Travancore royals prostrate at the Ottakkal Mandapam.