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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