Padmanabh mandir

At a distance of about 2 km from Trivandrum Central Railway Station, Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple is a famous Hindu temple located in the Fort Area of Trivandrum city. It is one of the richest Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple is one of the 108 Divyadesams of Lord Vishnu and among the most sacred places of Padmanabha Kshetram and its properties were controlled by Ettuveetil Pillamar under the guidance of Ettara Yogam. Later, Marthanda Varma defeated the Pillamar and his cousins took over the power. The temple was renovated majorly by King Marthanda Varma, Maharaja of Travancore in the mid of 17th century. Padmanabhaswamy is the tutelary deity of the royal family of Travancore. The titular Maharaja of Travancore, Moolam Thirunal Rama Varma, is the trustee of the temple. Among the major In 2011, the Supreme Court of India sent a seven-member team in the presence of the Head Trustee of the Travancore Trust of Sri Anantha Padmanabha Swamy to open the six vaults that were locked inside the temple. When these chambers were opened, everyone was awestruck as the chambers contained sacks of diamonds, piles of priceless gems, hundreds of gold statues, numerous gold idols, heaps of gold utensils, thousands of gold coins from different nations, and pricey ancient weaponry. The priceless items found weighed over 1 ton of pure gold and diamonds and were worth more than 1000 billion dollars! Many festivals are hosted in the temple and most of the important ones take plac...

“Tapobhoomi”… Goa’s renowned spiritual hub located at Kundaim in Ponda Taluka has reached great heights due to the incessant efforts of the present Peethadeeshwar of the renowned “Shree Datta Padmanabh Peeth” His Holiness (H.H.) Dharmabhushan Sadguru Brahmeshanandacharya Swamiji. H.H. Sadguruji has been instrumental in reviving Goa’s lost historical identity as “DEVBHOOMI” and not just a hub for tourism-oriented fun and frolic. This paradise has been gifted with a bounty of natural resources sun, sand and sea, along with powerhouses of positive energy – the Goan temples. The native of this land are culture loving people, worshipping God and tolerant with a “LIVE AND LET LIVE” attitude. Thus sowing the spiritual seeds of Shree Datta Padmanabh Peeth was spiritually conducive here but times were turbulent and tyrannical amidst religious turmoil… yet the Peeth (Cult) sprang it’s rooted firmly with “SADGURU’S” divine intervention for the “VEDIC SANATAN DHARMA”. The Dharma advocates tolerance which is the alfa and omega to live a fruitful life to mankind. The mantra chants, Vedic techniques of worship and meditation taught to crude minds and bodies made them peaceful and optimistic even in turbulent times. This spiritual metamorphosis has been achieved from ages by the Goan layman by divine togetherness and company of the “SADGURU”, thereby helping in Social, Ecological and Political transformation for Goa’s dawn of liberation and freedom. India / Bharat is a sacred land having ...

Shri Padmanabhaswamy Temple is an ancient temple that has a history that dates back to 500 BC and is situated in the East Fort situated in Thiruvananthapuram which is the capital of Kerala. The Supreme presiding deity in the temple to whom the temple is dedicated is Lord Vishnu. The temple is composed of a mixture of two styles of architecture, them being Kerala and Dravidian styles. Everything existing today has a history of which can be traced back to. So does this temple which goes back to the 8th century. This temple has been identified as one amongst the other 108 Vishnu Temples or 'Divya Desams' in India. These Divya Desams are considered to be the most sacred and holy places where Lord Vishnu resides. They have also been mentioned in the works of the Tamilian Saints also known as Azhvars. In fact, the name of the capital city of Kerala that is Thiruvananthapuram too has been derived from the supreme deity of Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple also known as Anantha who is the one reclining on Anathana serpent. Therefore, Thiruvananthapuram means the land of Sri Anantha Padmanabhaswamy. The main topic of interest at this temple is the talk about its vaults and what makes the temple the richest temple in the world! It is said that thePadmanabhaswamy Temple treasure vaults holds fortunes enough to save the world from its various issues but the treasures are bound by an ancient curse. Lets get into this mystery, shall we? Padmanabhaswamy Temple Treasure Vaults It was only in Jul...

Padmanabhaswamy Temple Trivandrum Timings Day Timing Monday 3:15 am – 12:00 pm 5:00 pm – 7:20 pm Tuesday 3:15 am – 12:00 pm 5:00 pm – 7:20 pm Wedesday 3:15 am – 12:00 pm 5:00 pm – 7:20 pm Thursday 3:15 am – 12:00 pm 5:00 pm – 7:20 pm Friday 3:15 am – 12:00 pm 5:00 pm – 7:20 pm Saturday 3:15 am – 12:00 pm 5:00 pm – 7:20 pm Sunday 3:15 am – 12:00 pm 5:00 pm – 7:20 pm Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple Darshan Timings in Morning: 3:15 am to 4:15 am 6:30 am to 7:00 am 8.30 am to 10:00 am 10:30 am to 11:10 am 11:45 am to 12:00 pm Evening Darshan Timings of Sri Padmanabha Swamy Temple: 5:00 pm to 6:15 pm 6:45 pm to 7:20 pm Links: Sree Anantha Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala is a prestigious Hindu temple. It is dedicated to Lord Anantha, an avatar of Lord Vishnu. Thiruvananthapuram literally means “The land of Lord Anantha”. Padmanabhaswamy Temple architecture is an amalgam of Kerala style and Dravidian style, and the temple features a 100-foot tall gopuram (ornate entrance gate). Inside, in the main shrine, an 18-foot idol of the principal deity lies on Adi Shesha, in the Ananthasayanam posture. Padmanabhaswamy Temple is among the 108 holy temples of Lord Vishnu, and it is one of the wealthiest temples in the world. The temple has a long history, and its hidden treasure has piqued people from time to time. Legend about Padmanabhaswamy Temple The date of the temple’s foundation is unknown. But as per popular beliefs, it was established about 5000 years ago. The palm...

The fabled Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram is dedicated to Shri Narayana, in His ‘Ananta Shayana’ form. Here, Shri Narayana is seen reclining on Adishesha (Sheshnag). Thiruvananthapuram, when translated means ‘City of Anantha’. Sheshnag (Anantha) is the Divine serpent who bears the weight of the universe. Padmanabhaswamy Temple is one of the 108 Divya Desams of Lord Vishnu. Within its numerous vaults lies a fabulous and staggering treasure trove, said to be guarded by Sheshnag. This is one of the World’s Richest Temple. Padmanabhaswamy Temple Images Padmanabhaswamy Temple Secrets & History Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple has been a pilgrimage since times unknown. It is believed that Lord Parshurama enshrined the first Murti in the Dwapar Yuga. He laid out the procedure and rituals to be followed and appointed the first set of Pujaris to administer the temple. King Aditya Vikram of Venad was asked to protect the Kshetram. With the passing of time, this pilgrimage faded away from memory but was to be revived by Divine intervention. Centuries later, a pious and saintly devotee of Lord Vishnu lived in the town of Ananthapura. His name was Vilvam Mangalathu Swamiyar. He lived in the Ananthapuram temple and prayed to God for darshan. One day a little boy came to the temple and said he would serve the saint and do his daily chores. The boy said his only condition was that the saint should not get angry or scold him. Vilvam Mangalathu Swamiyar agreed. The boy was of a mis...

Collection of treasure discovered in India The Padmanabhaswamy temple treasure is a collection of valuable objects including gold thrones, crowns, coins, statues and ornaments, diamonds and other precious stones. It was discovered in some of the subterranean vaults of the [ clarification needed] won the rights to manage the temple, as well all its financial aspects. The Supreme Court of India overruled the Kerala High Court's legal jurisprudence based on regional facts and recognition of nullified princely agreement based on "Ruler of Travancore." Vaults [ ] The temple management authorities were aware of the existence of at least six vaults. They were situated underground, all around, and to the west of the sanctum sanctorum of the temple. For documentation purposes, these vaults have been designated as vaults A, B, C, D, E and F. Subsequently, two additional subterranean vaults have been discovered, and they have been designated as Vault G and Vault H. • Vault B has not been opened since at least the 1880s. The Supreme-Court-appointed committee-members, based on the 2014 • As of end of 2020, Vaults G and H (both of which are long-forgotten cellars that were found by the amicus curiae in 2014) remain closed, and have been so for centuries. • Four of the vaults, namely those designated as C, D, E, and F, are in the custody of the temple priests. Over recent years, they have been opened at least eight times every year, and some of the contents stored in them are routinely t...

Visiting Hours: 9:00 - 12:30 hrs, 2:00 - 4:30 hrs (All days except Mondays). Around 64 kms from Thiruvananthapuram lies the seat of the erstwhile rulers of Travancore, the Padmanabhapuram Palace. This masterpiece of indigenous Kerala architecture is located at Thuckalay, on the way to Kanyakumari. The wooden palace is well maintained and its murals, fabulous floral carvings and black granite floor continue to astound all who view it to this day. The interiors are beautiful relics with intricate rose carvings and sculptured decor. It has many murals dating back to the 17th and 18th centuries. The mahogany musical bow, windows of coloured mica, royal chairs with carvings from the Far East and the great 'Thaikkottaram', the Queen Mother’s palace with painted ceilings, all add a unique mysticism to the entire place. There are many other splendid sights inside the Palace. The Durbar Hall with its shiny black floor made of a combination of egg white, jaggery, lime, burnt coconut, charcoal and river sand is a rare architectural feat. The place also has secret underground passages, the famous medicinal bed in the King’s bedroom, mural paintings, pictures of Lord Krishna, a temple dedicated to Goddess Saraswati, open air swimming baths, fish carvings and hanging brass lanterns that have been continuously lit since the 18th century. This palace dates back to 1601 C.E. and is a true testament to the resilience and perseverance of the land and our ancestors. To know more, Getting ther...