Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Main God
Goddess Parvati
Timings
5:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location
Thiruvananthapuram
Type
MAJOR
Enter the temple through the main gopuram. Remove footwear and deposit belongings. The temple has a warm, welcoming atmosphere with the Bhagavathy's powerful presence.
Proceed to the sanctum for darshan of Goddess Kannaki (Bhagavathy), an incarnation of Parvati. The idol is adorned beautifully and the shrine radiates divine energy. Offer prayers and flower garlands.
Walk around the main shrine in a clockwise direction. Visit the subsidiary shrines within the temple complex. The architecture showcases traditional Kerala temple style.
Collect prasadam from the counter. If visiting during Pongala festival, observe the incredible sight of millions of women cooking rice porridge in earthen pots along kilometers of streets.
Attukal, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695009
By Bus
KSRTC Central Bus Station (Thampanoor) - 2 km. Regular city buses (bus routes 1, 14) pass near the temple. Direct buses from all Kerala cities
By Air
Trivandrum International Airport (TRV) - 8 km from the temple
By Rail
Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station - 2 km, excellent connectivity to all major Indian cities
Local Transport
Auto-rickshaws, city buses, and Ola/Uber available throughout Thiruvananthapuram. The temple is on the Attukal-Killipalam road, easily accessible
The goddess of fertility, love, and devotion; consort of Lord Shiva.
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