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Subhramaniya Kshetram

Thiruvananthapuram, Est. ~5000 years (legendary); 9th century (documented)

About Subhramaniya Kshetram

Located in the capital of Kerala, Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple stands as a premier Hindu shrine with roots tracing back approximately 5000 years according to popular belief, though the earliest documented mention dates to the 9th century. The temple's principal deity is Lord Vishnu, worshipped as Padmanabhaswamy in the Ananthasayana posture, with an 18-foot idol resting on the thousand-hooded serpent Adi Shesha. The temple's name derives from the Sanskrit meaning of Thiruvananthapuram—the land of Lord Anantha. Legend attributes the temple's founding to sage Divakara Muni Vilwamangalam, who discovered the deity after following a divine child into a cave. The architectural ensemble represents a fusion of Kerala and Tamil Dravidian styles, featuring intricate carvings and a distinctive gopuram. The temple underwent significant renovations during the 15th century and again in the mid-17th century under King Anizham Thirunal Marthanda Varma. As one of the 108 sacred abodes of Vishnu in the Sri Vaishnava tradition and an important site in the Smartha Tradition, the temple attracts lakhs of devotees annually and is mentioned in numerous Hindu texts including the Vishnu Purana and Mahabharata.

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How to reach

Address
W Nada, East Fort, Pazhavangadi, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695023, India
Directions
Subhramaniya Kshetram is located in Thiruvananthapuram at 8.5198°N, 76.9426°E. Open in Google Maps
Temple office
0471 246 4606

Darshan & aarti timings

Timings may vary on festival days — please confirm with the temple before travelling.

Early Morning
03:30 – 04:45
Morning
06:30 – 07:00
Break Darshan
09:00 – 10:00
Evening
04:30 – 06:15
Evening Pooja
Aarti / ritual
06:45 – 07:20
Deepardhanai
03:30
Usha Pooja
Aarti / ritual
03:45
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Festivals celebrated here

The temple is busiest and most beautifully decorated on these days.

29Jul
Guru Purnimaगुरु पूर्णिमा

Honouring gurus

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29Oct
Karwa Chauthकरवा चौथ

Fast for spouse's wellbeing

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19Apr
Akshaya Tritiyaअक्षय तृतीया

Auspicious for new beginnings & gold

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