Padmanabhaswamy Temple

Padmanabhaswamy Temple

Padmanabhaswamy Temple, located in Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum), Kerala, is an ancient and renowned Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Padmanabhaswamy, a form of Lord Vishnu reclining on the serpent Ananta Shesha. The temple is one of the 108 Divya Desams, sacred abodes of Lord Vishnu mentioned in the works of the Alvars (Tamil poet-saints). The temple's history dates back several centuries, with mentions in ancient texts and inscriptions. The current structure of the temple is believed to have been rebuilt in the 18th century by the Travancore royal family. Architecturally, the temple is a blend of Kerala and Dravidian styles, featuring towering gopurams (gateway towers), intricate carvings, and a massive corridor adorned with stone pillars.