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Padmanabhaswamy Temple

Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

South India🔵 Vishnu

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.

History

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.

🏛️ Architecture

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.

Special Features

$22+ billion treasure vaults

Anantashayana (reclining Vishnu)

18-foot reclining idol

Vault B still unopened

Travancore royal temple

Festivals & Events

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Alpashy (Oct-Nov)

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Panguni (March-April)

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Laksha Deepam (100,000 oil lamps)

Visiting Information

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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