Vishnu reclines as Anantashayana on the serpent Ananta. Famous for the discovery of treasure vaults containing an estimated $22+ billion in gold and jewels — one of the richest institutions on earth.
Ancient temple, the presiding deity of the Travancore royal family. In 2011, Supreme Court-ordered audit revealed treasure vaults containing gold, jewels, and artifacts of immense value. Vault B remains unopened.
Blend of Kerala and Dravidian styles. The reclining Vishnu idol is 18 feet long, visible through three doors. Gopuram in Dravidian style. Temple sits on the banks of the Padma Teertha tank.
$22+ billion treasure vaults
Anantashayana (reclining Vishnu)
18-foot reclining idol
Vault B still unopened
Travancore royal temple
Alpashy (Oct-Nov)
Panguni (March-April)
Laksha Deepam (100,000 oil lamps)
Open 3:30 AM–12 PM, 5 PM–8 PM. Strict dress code: men must wear dhoti (no stitched clothing below waist), women in sari/salwar. Only Hindus permitted.
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