Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple

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Vishnu · Vaishnava

Darshan timings: 03:30 am to 04:45 am, 06:30 am to 07:00 am, 08:30 am to 10:00 am, 10:30 am to 11:10 am, 11:45 am to 12:00 pm, 04:30 pm to 06:15 pm, 06:45 pm to 07:20 pm
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Crowd: Moderate
Walking: Moderate walking

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What are the darshan timings at Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple?: 03:30 am to 04:45 am, 06:30 am to 07:00 am, 08:30 am to 10:00 am, 10:30 am to 11:10 am, 11:45 am to 12:00 pm, 04:30 pm to 06:15 pm, 06:45 pm to 07:20 pm
Which deity is worshipped here?: Vishnu, in the Vaishnava tradition.
What is the dress code and are there any rules?: Dress code: Traditional dress code for women (saree or long ankle-length skirt and full-sleeved top) and men (dhoti, no shirts).…
How do I reach Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple?: Nearest airport: Trivandrum International Airport (TRV), 4 km. Nearest railway station: Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station, 1 km.
Is there an entry fee?: General darshan is free. Special sevas, aartis or fast-track darshan are set by the temple authorities; EasyDarshan never sells queue-bypass access.

Overview

The Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple is a revered Hindu temple in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, dedicated to Lord Vishnu. It is a significant cultural and historical site, known for its stunning Dravidian architecture and intricate carvings. The temple is believed to have been established over 5,000 years ago and has a rich history, with several legends and myths surrounding its origin.

Temple timings

Daily 3:30 AM–4:45 AM, 6:30 AM–7:00 AM, 8:30 AM–10:00 AM, 10:30 AM–11:10 AM, 11:45 AM–12:00 PM, 4:30 PM–6:15 PM, 6:45 PM–7:20 PM

Monday	3:30 AM – 4:45 AM, 6:30 AM – 7:00 AM, 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM, 10:30 AM – 11:10 AM, 11:45 AM – 12:00 PM, 4:30 PM – 6:15 PM, 6:45 PM – 7:20 PM
Tuesday	3:30 AM – 4:45 AM, 6:30 AM – 7:00 AM, 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM, 10:30 AM – 11:10 AM, 11:45 AM – 12:00 PM, 4:30 PM – 6:15 PM, 6:45 PM – 7:20 PM
Wednesday	3:30 AM – 4:45 AM, 6:30 AM – 7:00 AM, 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM, 10:30 AM – 11:10 AM, 11:45 AM – 12:00 PM, 4:30 PM – 6:15 PM, 6:45 PM – 7:20 PM
Thursday	3:30 AM – 4:45 AM, 6:30 AM – 7:00 AM, 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM, 10:30 AM – 11:10 AM, 11:45 AM – 12:00 PM, 4:30 PM – 6:15 PM, 6:45 PM – 7:20 PM
Friday	3:30 AM – 4:45 AM, 6:30 AM – 7:00 AM, 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM, 10:30 AM – 11:10 AM, 11:45 AM – 12:00 PM, 4:30 PM – 6:15 PM, 6:45 PM – 7:20 PM
Saturday	3:30 AM – 4:45 AM, 6:30 AM – 7:00 AM, 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM, 10:30 AM – 11:10 AM, 11:45 AM – 12:00 PM, 4:30 PM – 6:15 PM, 6:45 PM – 7:20 PM
Sunday	3:30 AM – 4:45 AM, 6:30 AM – 7:00 AM, 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM, 10:30 AM – 11:10 AM, 11:45 AM – 12:00 PM, 4:30 PM – 6:15 PM, 6:45 PM – 7:20 PM

Timings can change on festival days and seasons — always confirm on the official temple portal before you travel.

Darshan & aarti

Abhishekam & Deepardhanai ~ 3:30am - 4:45am, Afternoon Aarti ~ 11:45am - 12:00pm, Evening Aarti ~ 6:45pm - 7:20pm. Festival days.

Official rules & registrations

Dress code: Traditional dress code for women (saree or long ankle-length skirt and full-sleeved top) and men (dhoti, no shirts). Footwear: Footwear can be kept outside the temple, and phones/electronic items can be deposited at designated counters. Photography: Photography and videography are not allowed inside the temple. Not permitted: No personal items, including phones, cameras, wallets, and electronic items, are allowed inside the temple.

How to reach

Nearest airport: Trivandrum International Airport (TRV), 4 km. Nearest railway: Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station, 1 km. Nearest bus stand: Thampanoor and east fort Bus Stations. Last mile: walk.

Nearest airport: Trivandrum International Airport (TRV), 4 km
Nearest station: Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station, 1 km