India being the holy land of Hinduism is gifted with numerous temples. Among all these Padmanabha Swami Temple is one of the main temples where the devotees get blessing by pleasing Lord Vishnu by prayers and sacrifices. Both spiritual and physical diseases are cured of those who really believe and pray.
Padmanabha Swamy Temple is located inside the East Fort. This temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The temple is a blend of both Kerala and Dravidian styles of architecture. Padmanabha Swamy Temple is one among the 108 sacred Vishnu temples in India, the presiding deity here is Lord Vishnu reclining on Anantha, the Serpent. The idol, plated in gold and made out of a rare composition known as katu-sarkara-yogam, is acclaimed as a marvel. It is also noted for its mural paintings and stone carvings. Only Hindus are allowed inside the temple.
Dress code inside the Temple: Men – Dhoti without any upper clothing; Women – Saree or full skirt and blouse; Handbags, mobile phones, cameras etc. not allowed. All these restrictions are to maintain the holiness and purity of the temple. God’s dwelling place is holy and therefore it must be kept and treated sacred.
It is one of the biggest temples all over the world. The art of sculpture done in the every nook of the temple is admired by each and every visitor. There are different legends and mythology regarding the origin of the temple. It is better to physically get into the place and get the details of it from the experts of the native. The other sources might mislead you giving exaggerated information about the temple. Swathi Thirunal also wrote many songs dedicated to and to pleas Sree Padmanabha.
To know the real beauty of the temple and its sacredness, you have to physically come to the temple. Its really amazing to be in the premises of Padmanabha Swamy Temple. You won’t get such an unforgettable experience visiting any other temple or any other similar tourist spots. You can have it proved true by visiting it as early as possible.
Opening time of the Padmanabha Swamy Temple are 04:15-05:15 hrs, 06:45-07:15 hrs, 08:30-11:15hrs, 11:45-12:00 hrs, 17:00-18:15 hrs,18:45-19:30 hrs
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