Pazhavangadi MahaGanapathy temple

Pazhavangadi MahaGanapathy

The Pazhavangadi MahaGanapathy temple is situated at East Fort in the heart of Thiruvananthapuram City. The main Deity of the temple is Sri Mahaganapathy (Ganesha). The main idol is installed in a seated posture with the right leg in a folded stance. The temple is situated in close proximity to the Sri Padmanabhaswamy temple. Other Deities worshiped at the temple include Dharmasasta, Goddess Durga and Nagaraja. The temple sculptures include 32 different forms of Lord Ganesha.

History

The original Idol was maintained by The Nair Brigade initially at Padmanabhapuram and later when they were shifted to Thiruvananthapuram they installed the Idol and the current temple came into being. After the integration of the Travancore army with the Indian Forces, the temple is being maintained by the Indian Army

Temple Dress Code

As with many prominent temples in Kerala, in order to enter the main temple complex of the temple Men need to be wearing a Mundu and no upper body clothing. Any traditional dress code like Saree, Churidar, Salwar Kameez, or Pavadai is fine for ladies.

Offerings to Lord Ganesh

The main vazhipadu (offering) of Pazhavangadi Maha Ganapathi is the breaking of Coconut for removing obstacles and fulfilment of any desire. Ganapathi Homam, Appam, and Modakam are other main offerings to Lord Ganesh.

How to Reach the Temple

The temple is located 1.5 kms from the Thiruvananthapuram Central railway station and the central bus station. The nearest city bus stand is at East Fort. Thiruvananthapuram is about 8 kilometres away from the temple.

Temple Address 

Sree Maha Ganapathi Temple, 

Pazhavangadi, 

East Fort 

Thiruvananthapuram, 

Kerala, India Pin- 695 023 

Phone - 0471 2461929

Coordinates  Of Temple   8°28′58″N  76°56′37″E: 

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Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple

Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple is one of the most famous Lord Vishnu Temples in Kerala.Also known as Sree Ananda Padmanabhaswamy Temple, this Mahavishnu Temple is located  at Thiruvananthapuram , Kerala, India. Lord Vishnu is enshrined here in the Anananthasayanam posture lying on Sri Anantha, the hooded snake.

Significance of Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple

Sree Anantha Padmanabhaswamy Temple is one of the 108 Divya Desams of Lord Vishnu as per the works of the Tamil Azhvars (saints).

Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple is also one of the seven Parasurama kshetras in Kerala. The city of Thiruvananthapuram is named after the Lord Anantha Padmanabhaswamy. The word Thiruvananthapuram literally means "The land of Sree Anantha Padmanabhaswamy".  

Importance of the Idol

The idol of Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple is made up of 12008 salagramams that compose the reclining lord. They are special because they are from banks of river Gandhaki , Nepal, and they were brought to the temple on elephant top. On top of them "Katusarkara Yogam", Navaratnams, a special Ayurvedic mix, was used to give a plaster. This Ayurvedic elements have protected the idol from natural elements like air and water by acting as a protective cover or shield.It is widely believed that the Lord has personally come in disguise and had saved the  Kingdom of Travancore from the clutches of it's enemies.

Pooja Details

General Archanas

Astothara Archana
Sahasranama Archana
Veeda Manthrarchana
Santhanagopala Archana
Vidhya Rahagopala Archana
Swayamvara Archana
Dhanwanthari Archana
Sudarshana Archana
Lekshminarayana Archana

Sooktam Archanas - Suktham

Purusha Sooktam
Bhoo Sooktha
Purusha Sooktam
Sree Sooktham
Bhaghya Sooktham
Aikyamathya Sooktham
Narayana Sooktham
Samvatha Sooktham

Abhishekams and Offerings

Aval (Sree Krishna Swamy)
Aravana
Panchamritham
Thrimadhuram
Unniyappam (Unni Appam)
Modakam (for Sree Ganapathi)
Paal Payasam
Ghee Payasama
Sharkara Payasam
Pongal
Ottayada
Idichu Pizhinja Payasam
Milk Abhishekam
Nei Vilakku
Vada Mala (Sree Hanuman Swamy)

Temple Timing

Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple opens daily at 03:30 AM and closes at 07:20 PM. However, there are specific timings for darshan. 

Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple Darshan Timings in Morning

03:30 AM to 04:45 AM
06:30 AM to 07:00 AM
8.30 AM to 10:00 AM
10:30 AM to 11:00 AM 
11:45 AM to 12:00 PM

Evening Darshan Timings of Sri Padmanabha Swamy Temple

05:00 PM to 06:15 PM
06:45 PM to 07:20 PM

Please note that the temple worship timings are subject to change during festival occasion. 

Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple Dress Code

Only Hindus are permitted inside the temple. And dress codes are to be strictly followed before entering the temple. Men should wear 'Mundu' or 'Dhoti' while visiting the temple. They also have to remove shirt or t-shirt above waist. Women have to wear Sari (Saree), Mundum Neriyathum (set-mundu), Skirt and Blouse, or Half Sari. This means no pants for men or churidhar for women is allowed inside the temple.

Dhotis are available for rent near temple locker room. Nowadays temple authorities allow to wear Dhotis over pants or churidhar for the convenience of devotees.

Contact Details

The Contact Address of Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram is given below.

Contact Address / Location

Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple
Mathilakom Office
East Fort
Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum)
Kerala, India
Pin Code - 695023

Contact Telephone Numbers

Phone – 0471 – 2450233; 2466830
Fax - 0471 - 2450233

Location of Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple

Being its ideal location in the heart of Thiruvananthapuram city, Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple can easily be reached by bus, train, and flight. The inter-state highway, National Highway 47 (NH 47) connects Thiruvananthapuram to all major cities and nearby states including Kollam, Ernakulam (Kochi), Thrissur, Nagercoil, Coimbatore, Kanyakumari, Chennai, and Bangalore.

Trivandrum Central Railway Station is the nearest railway station to reach Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple.

Thiruvananthapuram Central Bus Station is a kilometer away from the temple, while Trivandrum City Bus Station at East Fort is located opposite to Lord Padmanabhaswamy Temple.

Trivandrum International Airport, around 7 km from the city center, is the nearest airport.

Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple treasure trove

With all eyes on God's own country at the moment, Kerala seem to be living up to its name. With the massive treasure haul at the Sri Padmanabha Swamy temple stealing the limelight, the temple is inching fast to becoming the country's richest temple beating the likes of the Tirupati Balaji temple that was till now touted to be the richest. The total worth of the treasure is estimated to have crossed Rs 90,000 crore ($20 billion) with the antique value of the treasure yet to be ascertained.

After the sixth continuous day of assessing the contents of the hidden vaults, officials and administration are flabbergasted due to the sheer nature of the contents that have emerged out of the stone chambers. Among the recent findings include a huge idol of Lord Vishnu that is studded in diamonds and precious emeralds. The trove also yielded various adornments of the deity that was worth Rs 13 crore. Two other secret chambers are yet to be opened. 

The recent findings of the idol of Vishnu is a whopping one and a half feet made of pure gold. The chamber A also contained figurines weighing a kilo each and a 35 kilo, 18 foot gold jewellery used to decorate the deity. Bags of precious jewels and gold chips were also found inside. Coins from other princely states like Vijayanagar empire and European countries have also been found which might be part of the gifts received by the rulers of the time

Following the massive treasure find, security has been stepped up with additional forces from the special armed police also employed in the temple. The state police have put in place a three-tier security arrangement under the guidance of Additional Director General of Police Venugopal K Nair. 

Of the total of the six underground vaults, that has been named A to F, only A,C,D and F have been opened so far. Vaults B and F remains to be opened soon.

While all major temples of the area were handed over to the Travancore Devaswom Board after merger of the princely state with the Indian Union after 1947, control of Padmanabhaswamy temple was retained by the royal house through a covenant with the government

Haripad Subrahmanya Swamy Temple

ABOUT TEMPLE

Sree Subrahmanya Swamy temple at Haripad is one among the oldest temples of Kerala. The temple is one of the oldest and most important temple devoted to Lord Subrahmanya. Popularly known as Dakshina Palani ( Palani of south), the temple continues to attract millions of devotees every year. It is believed that the temple was established even before the advent of ‘Kaliyuga'. This holy shrine is built in the ancient Kerala style architecture. The Subrahmanya idol with four arms is the biggest of its kind designed after the sculptural pattern of the Buddhist era. The holy gold covered flagstaff is biggest in its kind. The lord of eighteen zones (Karas), people worship lord Subrahmanya (Harigeetha Pureshan) of Haripad irrespective of cast,creed and religion.. This temple enshrines an imposing idol of Subrahmanya said to have been worshipped by Parasurama. The temple has unique rituals and ceremonies that attracts daily a number of devotees come to this holy shrine. 

VAZHIPADUKAL

Nivedyam

Chathushataham,PanchassaraChathushatahamnivedyam, Panchamritham(Nivedyam and Abhishekam), Thrimadhuranivedyam,vellanivedyam,Kadumpayasam,Palpayasam, Unniyappanivedyam.

Abhishekam

Milk, Oil, Panineeru (Rose water), Karimbin neeru (Sugarcane juice), Ghee, Sharkara, Karikku (Tender -Coconut) and Honey. Pushpabhishekam, Bhasmabhishekam, Kalabhabhishekam,

Other Offerings

Mughacharthu,Anjupooja, Sreebhoothabeli, Nithya pooja, Udayasthamana pooja, Chuttu Vilakku, Niramala, Arippara, Nelppara, Panjassarappara, Anpoli, Utsavabeli, Malacharthal, Udayadacharthal, Neivilakku, Namakaranam, Annaprasam, Adima.

FESTIVALS

Aatta Speciality (Aatta Vishesham)
Aatta speciality (Aatta Vishesham) is the important days in an year.

• Thulam,Makaram
• Karkkidam(Ravi Sankrams)
• Skanda Ashthami in Thulam
• Trikkarthika in Vrischikam
• Thai Pooyam in Makaram
• Instate(Prathishta) day in Idavam
• Anizham star
• Karthika in Meenam
• Navarathri in Kanni

Thrice Festivals(Utsava Trayam)

• Aavani festival in Chingam
(important days are Utradam,Thiruvonam)
• Margazhi festival in Dhanu
(important days are Thiruvathira,Makayiram)
• Chithira festival in Medam
(important days are Vishu,9 th&10 th festival days)

Monthly Speciality (Masa Vishesham)

• Karthika star in every month.
• Shashthi of Velutha Paksha in every month.

Day Speciality (Divasa Vishesham)
Tuesdays ,Fridays and Saturdays are the important days for the God.

CONTACT US

Administrative Officer Haripad Devasom. Haripad P.O Haripad Ph: 04792410690 Email:administration@haripadtemple.org

Help Desk

Ph: 0479 - 2410690 Shyam mohan : (00971) 55 5787335 Jayadevan : (00971) 50 4356529

Chottanikkara Bhagavathy Temple

The Chottanikkara Bhagavathy Temple is a Major Temple in Kerala and it is very famous both in India and Abroad. Here the Goddess Adhiparasakthi depicts her powers and blessings in the form of Saraswathy, Lakshmi and Durga in early morning, morning to noon and evening respectively.




The temple of Chottanikkara is a living legend shrowned in magnificent mythology and awe-inspiring truth. Its historical appeal and traditional influence on generations of people is tremendous. Legends say that the presence of Divinity here was worshipped by BHOGACHARYA. The deity which is swayambhoo in latrite called Rudraksha Sila was worshipped by divine souls like Adisankaracharya, Vilwamangalam Swamiyar, Kakkasseri Bhattathiri and Chemmangattu Bhattathiri. It is the cynosure of thousands of devotees swarming from all over the world on all auspicious and festive occations.The golden hued Idol bedecked with flowers, garlands, jewels and bathed in myrid of light shine splendidly.








               Pooja Timings

Sno Time 1 Opening of Nada (Nirmalya Darsan) During Mandalam and Fridays     4.00 am     3.30 am 2 Dhaara of Lord Shiva      5.00 am    11.00 am 3 Ethruthu pooja     5.30 am 4 Seeveli     6.00 am 5 Guruthi Nivedyam at Kizhukkavu Temple     7.30 am 6 Pantheeradi Pooja     7.45 am 7 Uchapooja     12 noon 8 Uchaseeveli    12.10 pm 9 Evening Nada Opening     4.00 pm 10 Deeparadhana     6.30 pm 11 Athazhapooja     7.30 pm 12 Seeveli     8.00 pm 13 Valia Guruthi at Kizhukkavu Temple     8.45 pm

                                          Special Vazhipaadus 

1 Annadanam Called as "Mahadanam"- blessful for both the person conducting the Annadanam and the devotees participating in it. Very effective to appease not only God, but also the devotees. 2 Mandapathilpaattu In this famous vazhipaadu, there is a combination of other important vazhipaadus like Annadanam, Chuttuvilakku and Niramala, Appam, Ada, Payasam, Chathussadam, offering of paddy, Special Archana etc. The cost for performing this vazhipaadu may vary according to variations in the prices of grocery etc. This vazhipaadu at present costs nearly 22,000 rupees. If Palpayasam has to be arranged an additional expenditure of Rs.4000 has to be incurred. 3 Guruthy Vazhipaadu (At Kizhukkavu Bhagavathy Temple) A restarted important vazhipaadu. It includes Special Poojas by Thanthry and the Melsanthis 4 Rudrabhishekam This is performed for Lord Siva 5 Chuttuvilakku and Niramala It is also performed for better prosperity. 6 Thrikala Pooja Performed for the main deity. It includes pooja at the three times that is in the morning, at noon and in the night. It is also performed for better prosperity.  7 One day Pooja Includes the pooja for the whole day-better for Prosperity. 8 Mahabhagavath Seva Important vazhipaadu for the main deity. Jaggery is important in this vazhipaadu. 9 Noorum Palum This performed for Naga-snakes. 10 Palpayasam This performed to Lord Vishnu-Narayana. 11 Mrithyunjaya Homam To Lord Siva for long life and rescue from illness. 12 Chathussadam It is an important vazhipaadu for the Main Deity 13 Poomoodal and Special Poomoodal (at Kizhukkavu temple) For Kizhukkavu Bhagavathy in the early hours. Very much liked by the Kali Devi 14 Pantheerayiram pushpanjali

                                                            Location 

Distance To Chotanikara Temple From Cochin Air Port - Kalamassery, Kakkanadu, Irimpanam, Karingachira, Chottanikkara 38.K.M. Eranakulam South Railway Station - Vyttila, Tripunithura, Thiruvankulam, Chottanikkara 18.K.M. Eranakulam North Railway Station - Palarivattom, Vyttila,Tripunithura,Thiruvankulam, Chottanikkara 20.K.M. Eranakulam K.S.R.T.C.Bus Stand - Vyttila, Tripunithura, Thiruvankulam, Chottanikkara 20.K.M. Kaloor Private Bus Stand - Palarivattom, Vyttila,Tripunithura,Thiruvankulam, Chottanikkara 22.K.m. Route from North starting Angamaly - Chottanikkara Route from South starting Aroor - Chottanikkara Angamaly 39km Aroor Jn. (Through Aroor - Vyttila Byepass) 15km HMT Jn. 19km Kundannoor (Through Kundannoor-Maradu Road) 9km Kakkanad 10km Maradu 8km Karingachira 5km Poonithura 7km Thiruvankulam 3km Tripunithura 6km Thiruvankulam 3km PLACE K.M PLACE K.M Kanjiramattom(S)     12 Km Kasargod    438 Km Vaikom(S)     23 Km Mangalapuram    496 Km Kaduthuruthy     32 Km Udupi    556 Km Ettumanur    43 Km Idukky    110 Km Kottayam     57 Km Attapadi    249 Km Thiruvalla     85 Km Bangalore    528 Km Pathanamthitta   123 Km Kodaikanal    327 Km Pamba    173 Km Madras    712 Km Sannidhanam    177 Km Madurai    336 Km Thiruvananthapuram    205 Km Malampuzha    176 Km Kovalam    240 Km Mysore    436 Km Kanyakumari    298 Km Ooty    311 Km Shenkottah    257 Km Palani    251 Km Thekkady    172 Km Parambikulam    203 Km Kalady(W)      36 Km Pollachi    187 Km Tripunithura        8 Km Pondicherry    628 Km Vyttila     12 Km Rameswaram    509 Km Eranakulam     17 Km Thanjavur    459 Km Alwaye     38 Km Trichy    404 Km Kodungallur     68 Km Thirupathi    749 Km Thrissur     92 Km Velamkanni    562 Km Guruvayoor   122 Km Chitra Durga    698 Km Palakkad   157 Km Hampi    880 Km Coimbatore   205 Km Panaji    833 Km Malappuram   188 Km Raichur    938 Km Calicut   236 Km Kollam    162 Km Nilamboor   206 Km Alappuzha      79 Km Tellichery   318 Km Varkala    187 Km Kannur   326 Km

                                                  Contact Details




To know more about the details you may contact 

The Executive Officer, Chottanikkara Devaswom, Chottanikkara, Ernakulam Dist., Kerala, Pin - 682 312, 

Phone: 0484 - 2711032 , 2713300 




E-Mail: eo@chottanikkarabhagavathy.org


Website : www.chottanikkarabhagavathy.org

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