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Alight Here For Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple
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- 03:30 am to 04:45 am, 06:30am to 07:00am, 08:30am to 10:00am, 10:30am to 11:15am, 11:45am to 12:00 noon
Evening- 05.00 pm to 06.15 pm, 06:50pm to 07:20pm
Online Facitiles Available at : click here
Attractions :
Features of Maha Kshetram (Great Temple)
Other than the accepted spiritual and structural aspects, the following ten characteristics elevate the position of a temple to a Mahakshetram (Great Temple). They are antiquity, presence of records, historical importance, origin in a forest, nearness to an ocean, location at an elevation, royal connections, mention in ancient literatures, magnificence of architecture and grandeur of festivals. The Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple qualifies all these characteristics.
Ananthasayanam Idol
It is believed that twelve Salagramas stones, when worshipped together gain the potency of a Mahakshetram (Great Temple). The interior of the Katusarkara Idol of Sree Padmanabha Swamy is made up of twelve thousand and eight (12008) Salagramas collected from the bed of the river Gandaki in Nepal. Salagramas represent Sree Maha Vishnu. This Temple gains the greatness and sanctity of a thousand great temples.
The presence of Shiva
The presence of Shiva within the Sreekovil adds significance to the sanctity of a Maha Kshetram dedicated to Vishnu. Many areas of the Temple are adorned with the images of Lord Shiva. As in many other Temples in Malayala Nadu, this Temple too stood free of cult clashes that often marred the face of orthodox religion in part of India. Siva’s presence is proof enough.
Ottakkal Mandapam
The Ottakkal Mandapam (single stone platform) in the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple is a striking feature. The Mandapam is in front of the sanctum sanctorum of Lord Sree Padmanabhaswamy. This structure is built with a single slab of granite which is two and a half feet thick and twenty feet square. The Abhishekams to Sree Padmanabhaswamy are performed in this Mandapam. Its granite pillars are covered with gold.
Abhisravana Mandapam
This structure is in front of the Ottakkal Mandapam but outside the Cherruchuttu containing the sanctum sanctorum. Special poojas related with Temple festivals are performed here. Devotees use this Mandapam for meditation and prayer.
Kulasekhara Mandapam
It is a marvelous and fantastic architectural work on stone. It is also known as Aayiramkaal Mandapam and Sapthaswara Mandapam. It is supported by 28 balustrades of pillars. The pillars on the four corners can produce musical notes when tapped. The pillars are adorned with exquisitely carved figures in half and full relief.
The Golden flag-staff (Dwaja Stambham)
An eighty feet high pole near the eastern corridor was installed by Anizham Tirunal. A teak wood of this dimension was carried from the nearby forest to the Temple. As per Sastras the wood should not touch the ground while in transport. The teak pole was then covered completely with gold foils. The apex of the flag pole has a figure of Garuda Swamy, in kneeling posture..
Nine Entrances
The Temple has nine entrances, indicating the nine orifices of the human body..
Gopuram
The Temple has a seven storeyed gopuram built on the eastern entrance. It is a fine example of South Indian architecture an is exclusively in Dravidian style. It is about 35 meters height. On the top there are 7 golden domes suggesting pointers to the seven Worlds. The 10 incarnations of Lord Vishnu are portrayed inside the first storey of the gopuram. The other three entrances are double storied Padippuras in typical Kerala Style. Entry to the upper levels of the Gopuram is restricted
The Sreebalippura (Corridor)
The Temple has a marvelous Sreebalippura. This magnificent rectangular corridor built of stone surrounds the main shrines and it is through this corridor that the Vahanams are taken out during Sreebali(procession). Records say that daily 4000 stone artisans, 6000 laborers and 100 elephants worked for a period of 6 months to finish the construction of the Sreebalippura. Sreebalippura is supported by 365 and a one quarter of pillars. Each pillar is a monolith. The master artisan Ananthapadmanabha Moothassari was in charge of the work.
Theerthams (Sacred water resources)
The Temple has a large number of sacred water resources situated even in places far away from the Temple. Of these, the main one Padmatheertham is located on the eastern side of the Temple. Padmatheertham is one of the oldest water bodies in the city of Thiruvananthapuram.
Bells
Large numbers of bells adorn the Temple. In most cases the tip of the bell has a metal banian leaf attached to its tongue.
Multiplicity of Mandapams
Another feature of this Temple is the multiplicity of Mandapams (platforms). There are 11 mandapams in the Temple and 8 in the Padmatheertham pond.
Mural Paintings
The outer walls of the sanctum sanctorum of Lord Padmanabha and Sree Krishna are adorned with murals. Of these, the Ananthasayanam on the backside of the sanctum is termed as the largest one among the temple murals of Kerala, and was painted by a Brahmin artist by name Chalayil Kalahasti. It is of 18 feet long.
Thiruvambadi Sree Krishnaswamy Temple
Even though the Thiruvambadi Sree Krishna Swamy Temple is inside the main Temple walls, it enjoys the status of a separate Temple with separate flag-staff, sacred stones and its own rites and rituals. It is quite unusual.
Evening- 05.00 pm to 06.15 pm, 06:50pm to 07:20pm
Online Facitiles Available at : click here
Attractions :
Features of Maha Kshetram (Great Temple)
Other than the accepted spiritual and structural aspects, the following ten characteristics elevate the position of a temple to a Mahakshetram (Great Temple). They are antiquity, presence of records, historical importance, origin in a forest, nearness to an ocean, location at an elevation, royal connections, mention in ancient literatures, magnificence of architecture and grandeur of festivals. The Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple qualifies all these characteristics.
Ananthasayanam Idol
It is believed that twelve Salagramas stones, when worshipped together gain the potency of a Mahakshetram (Great Temple). The interior of the Katusarkara Idol of Sree Padmanabha Swamy is made up of twelve thousand and eight (12008) Salagramas collected from the bed of the river Gandaki in Nepal. Salagramas represent Sree Maha Vishnu. This Temple gains the greatness and sanctity of a thousand great temples.
The presence of Shiva
The presence of Shiva within the Sreekovil adds significance to the sanctity of a Maha Kshetram dedicated to Vishnu. Many areas of the Temple are adorned with the images of Lord Shiva. As in many other Temples in Malayala Nadu, this Temple too stood free of cult clashes that often marred the face of orthodox religion in part of India. Siva’s presence is proof enough.
Ottakkal Mandapam
The Ottakkal Mandapam (single stone platform) in the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple is a striking feature. The Mandapam is in front of the sanctum sanctorum of Lord Sree Padmanabhaswamy. This structure is built with a single slab of granite which is two and a half feet thick and twenty feet square. The Abhishekams to Sree Padmanabhaswamy are performed in this Mandapam. Its granite pillars are covered with gold.
Abhisravana Mandapam
This structure is in front of the Ottakkal Mandapam but outside the Cherruchuttu containing the sanctum sanctorum. Special poojas related with Temple festivals are performed here. Devotees use this Mandapam for meditation and prayer.
Kulasekhara Mandapam
It is a marvelous and fantastic architectural work on stone. It is also known as Aayiramkaal Mandapam and Sapthaswara Mandapam. It is supported by 28 balustrades of pillars. The pillars on the four corners can produce musical notes when tapped. The pillars are adorned with exquisitely carved figures in half and full relief.
The Golden flag-staff (Dwaja Stambham)
An eighty feet high pole near the eastern corridor was installed by Anizham Tirunal. A teak wood of this dimension was carried from the nearby forest to the Temple. As per Sastras the wood should not touch the ground while in transport. The teak pole was then covered completely with gold foils. The apex of the flag pole has a figure of Garuda Swamy, in kneeling posture..
Nine Entrances
The Temple has nine entrances, indicating the nine orifices of the human body..
Gopuram
The Temple has a seven storeyed gopuram built on the eastern entrance. It is a fine example of South Indian architecture an is exclusively in Dravidian style. It is about 35 meters height. On the top there are 7 golden domes suggesting pointers to the seven Worlds. The 10 incarnations of Lord Vishnu are portrayed inside the first storey of the gopuram. The other three entrances are double storied Padippuras in typical Kerala Style. Entry to the upper levels of the Gopuram is restricted
The Sreebalippura (Corridor)
The Temple has a marvelous Sreebalippura. This magnificent rectangular corridor built of stone surrounds the main shrines and it is through this corridor that the Vahanams are taken out during Sreebali(procession). Records say that daily 4000 stone artisans, 6000 laborers and 100 elephants worked for a period of 6 months to finish the construction of the Sreebalippura. Sreebalippura is supported by 365 and a one quarter of pillars. Each pillar is a monolith. The master artisan Ananthapadmanabha Moothassari was in charge of the work.
Theerthams (Sacred water resources)
The Temple has a large number of sacred water resources situated even in places far away from the Temple. Of these, the main one Padmatheertham is located on the eastern side of the Temple. Padmatheertham is one of the oldest water bodies in the city of Thiruvananthapuram.
Bells
Large numbers of bells adorn the Temple. In most cases the tip of the bell has a metal banian leaf attached to its tongue.
Multiplicity of Mandapams
Another feature of this Temple is the multiplicity of Mandapams (platforms). There are 11 mandapams in the Temple and 8 in the Padmatheertham pond.
Mural Paintings
The outer walls of the sanctum sanctorum of Lord Padmanabha and Sree Krishna are adorned with murals. Of these, the Ananthasayanam on the backside of the sanctum is termed as the largest one among the temple murals of Kerala, and was painted by a Brahmin artist by name Chalayil Kalahasti. It is of 18 feet long.
Thiruvambadi Sree Krishnaswamy Temple
Even though the Thiruvambadi Sree Krishna Swamy Temple is inside the main Temple walls, it enjoys the status of a separate Temple with separate flag-staff, sacred stones and its own rites and rituals. It is quite unusual.
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Yo, Get off Here if You Wanna Go to Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple. Check the Image Attached for Directions. The Temple is Open in the Morning from 3:30 am to 4:45 am, 6:30 am to 7:00 am, 8:30 am to 10:00 am, 10:30 am to 11:15 am, and 11:45 am to 12:00 noon. In the Evening, it's Open from 5:00 pm to 6:15 pm and 6:50 pm to 7:20 pm. You Can Find Online Facilities at spst.in. Now Let's Talk About the Temple's Attractions: it's got a lot of cool features like ancient records, historical significance, being located in a forest near the ocean, high up on an elevation, and being connected to royalty. Plus, it's mentioned in ancient literatures, has amazing architecture, and hosts grand festivals. The temple's idol is made up of twelve thousand and eight Salagramas stones and it's said to have the same power as a thousand great temples. Shiva is also present in the temple, which makes it even more special. The Ottakkal Mandapam is a unique part of the temple, built with a massive single slab of granite, and the Abhishekams are performed here. There's also the Abhisravana Mandapam for special rituals and meditation, the Kulasekhara Mandapam with its stunning stone architecture, and the golden flag-staff (Dwaja Stambham) with a figure of Garuda Swamy at the top. The temple has nine entrances, representing the nine orifices of the human body, and a beautiful seven-storeyed gopuram built in Dravidian style. Inside the temple, there's the Sreebalippura, a rectangular corridor where the Vahanams are taken out during processions. The temple also has many sacred water resources, including the main one called Padmatheertham, and lots of bells with metal banian leaves attached to them. There are multiple platforms in the temple, and the outer walls are adorned with mural paintings, including a massive one of Ananthasayanam. And finally, there's the Thiruvambadi Sree Krishnaswamy Temple, which is inside the main temple but has its own separate status and rituals. Pretty cool, right?
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Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple ke liye yahaan utar jao
Direction: Image attached dekh lo
Timing:
Subah - 03:30 am se 04:45 am, 06:30 am se 07:00 am, 08:30 am se 10:00 am, 10:30 am se 11:15 am, 11:45 am se 12:00 afternoon
Shaam - 05:00 pm se 06:15 pm, 06:50 pm se 07:20 pm
Online facilities yahaan uplabdh hai: yahaan click karo
Attractions:
Maha Kshetram ke mukhya gun: Puratatva, records ki maujoodgi, itihasik mahatva, jangal mein kiye gaye utpaadan, samudra ke nazdeek, unchaai mein sthaan, rajkiya sambandh, prachin sahitya mein ullekh, mahaan shilp aur tyohaaron ki mahima. Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple saare gunon ko paalte hai.
Ananthasayanam murti:
Maana jaata hai ki jab barah Salagrama patthar saath mein pooje jaate hai, tab unhe Mahakshetram ki takat milti hai. Sree Padmanabha Swamy ke Katusarkara murti ka anderwaala hissa Nepal ke Gandaki nadi ke toote huye barah hazaar aur aath Salagrama se bana hai. Salagrama Sree Maha Vishnu ko pradarshit karte hai. Is Temple mein hazaaron mahaan mandiron ke samaan mahanta hai.
Shiva ki upasthiti:
Sreekovil ke andar Shiva ki upasthiti mahaan mandir ko Vishnu ke prati pavitrata aur mahatva deti hai. Mandir ke kai sthalon par Bhagwan Shiva ki pratimaen sajayi gayi hai. Malayala Nadu ke dusre Mandir ke jaise hi, yahaan bhi dharmik vivadon se door khade mandir ne purani parampara ka samman kiya hai. Shiva ki upasthiti hi satya mukt hai.
Ottakkal Mandapam:
Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple ke ottakkal mandapam ka khubsurat structure hai. Ye Mandapam Lord Sree Padmanabhaswamy ke garbhagrih ke samne bana hai. Ye structure ek hi granite slab se bana hai jo do aur aadha foot moti aur bees foot chaudi hai. Sree Padmanabhaswamy ke Abhishek is Mandapam mein hota hai. Iske granite stambhon par sona chadha hua hai.
Abhisravana Mandapam:
Ye structure Ottakkal Mandapam ke samne hai, lekin Cherruchuttu ke bahar hai. Yahaan Mandir ke tyoharon se jude vishesh pooje hoti hai. Bhakton ki dhyaan aur prarthana ke liye yeh Mandapam ka prayog hota hai.
Kulasekhara Mandapam:
Ye ek chamatkari aur fantastic architectural work hai. Isse Aayiramkaal Mandapam aur Sapthaswara Mandapam bhi jaana jata hai. Ismein 28 stambh ki masnadein hai. Chaaron kone ke stambhon ko taap karne par sangeetik sur nikalte hai. Stambhon par adbhut carving wale figures hain.
Sone ki jhanda stambham:
Mandir ke purabik koridor ke paas ek 80 feet oonchi pole hai, jise Anizham Tirunal ne sthapit kiya tha. Is dimension ke teak tree ko aas paas ke jangal se Mandir tak lekar gaya gaya tha. Shastraon ke anusaar, transport ke dauraan lakdi zameen ko chhu nahi sakti thi. Teak pole ko puri tarah se sona chhadha diya gaya tha. Jhande ke stambh ki choti par Garuda Swamy ki murti hai, jise ghutne ke bal pe dikhaya gaya hai.
Nau pravesh dwaar:
Mandir ke nau pravesh dwaar hai, jise manav sharir ke nau prakaharon ko darshate hai.
Gopuram:
Mandir ke poorvi dwaar par saat manzil ka gopuram hai. Ye bharatiya architecture ka shreshth udaharan hai aur yeh sirf Dravidian style mein hai. Yeh karib 35 meter uchai par hai. Chhat par 7 soni gol chhatiyan hai, jo saat duniyon ke isharon ko darshate hain. Gopuram ke pehle manzil mein Bhagwan Vishnu ke 10 avatar hai. Dusra teen dwaar girviyan tipikal Kerala style mein hai. Gopuram ke oopar ke star se jane ka pravesh mana hai.
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