Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Main God
Lord Vishnu
Timings
3:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Location
Thiruvananthapuram
Type
DIVYA DESAM
Change into traditional attire at the changing rooms near the entrance. Men must be bare-chested wearing only mundu. Deposit electronics and footwear at the counter. Only Hindus are permitted inside.
Join the free darshan queue or purchase special darshan tickets (Rs 25-100) for quicker access. VIP darshan is also available. Morning is less crowded.
The presiding deity Lord Padmanabha (Vishnu) reclines on Anantha (serpent) and can be viewed through three doors - head, navel (with lotus and Brahma), and feet. Take darshan at all three doorways.
Visit the shrines of Lord Narasimha and Lord Krishna within the temple complex. Circumambulate the main temple in a clockwise direction.
Collect prasadam (Appam and Aravana) from the distribution counter. Visit the temple tank (Padma Theertham) before exiting.
East Fort, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695023
By Bus
KSRTC Central Bus Station (Thampanoor) - 1.5 km. Regular buses from Kochi, Madurai, Kanyakumari, and Bangalore
By Air
Trivandrum International Airport (TRV) - 6 km from the temple
By Rail
Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station - 1.5 km, well-connected to all major Indian cities
Local Transport
Auto-rickshaws and city buses available. Temple is in East Fort area, easily accessible. Ola/Uber active in the city
