Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple
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The great Vishnu temple of Thiruvananthapuram, where the deity reclines on the serpent Ananta; the city takes its name from him.
TempleEast Fort, ThiruvananthapuramBest time to visit: October to March
Highlights
- The image of Vishnu reclining on Ananta, seen through three doors
- Tall gopuram (gateway tower) beside the Padmatheertham tank
- Stone corridor with carved pillars
- Strict dress code: dhoti for men and saree or mundu for women
Significance
The temple was closely linked with the royal family of Travancore, who ruled as servants (Padmanabhadasa) of the deity. Thiruvananthapuram means ‘the city of the sacred Ananta’.