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
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