Padmanabhaswamy temple situated in Thiruvanthapuram is built in Dravidian style architecture is the richest Hindu temple in the world and is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The deity is enshrined in the ‘Anantha Sayanam’ posture or the eternal yogic sleep on the serpent Adisheshan. The temple only permits Hindu people and strictly follows a dress code. The main festivals celebrated here are Alpashy and Panguni.

Address: West Nada, East Fort, Pazhavangadi, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695023.

Temple Timings: 3:30am to 12:00pm, 5:00pm to 8:30pm.

4. Pathiyanadu Sree Bhadrakali Temple In Mullassery:

Pathiyanadu Sree Bhadrakali temple located in Mullassery, near Thiruvanthapuram is a Hindu temple dedicated to the goddess Bhadrakali. It has a shrine of goddess Bhadrakali as the presiding deity who is the daughter of Lord Shiva. There’s also an idol of goddess Kali. There are many festivals celebrated within the temple such as Swayamvara Parvathi puja, Grahalakshmi puja, Grahadosha Nivarana puja, Balithooval, Sarppabali, Kalamkaval, Dikkubali, Paranettu, Nilathilporu, Aaraattu and Pongala.

Address: Mullassery, Vazhayila – Kallayam Road, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695564.

Temple Timings: 4:00am to 12:30pm, 4:00pm to 7:30pm.

5. Attukal Bhagavathy Temple In Attukal:

The Attukal Bhagavathy temple is located in Attukal and is dedicated to Goddess Kannaki, a form of Parvati who is the presiding deity of the temple. The temple is world-famous for its annual Attukal Pongala festival in which over a million women participate. The 10 days festival is a grand affair and the other festivals celebrated are Mandala Vratham, Pooja Vyapu, Vinayaka Chaturthi, Shivaratri and many others.

Address: Attukal, Attukal – Chiramukku Road, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695009.

Temple Timings: 5:00am to 12:30pm, 5:00pm to 8:30pm.