By Neha Mewari | July 31, 2025
Lord Padmanabha was proclaimed the legitimate ruler by the Travancore king in 1750. Since then, the royal family has taken on the role of guardians rather than monarchs.
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It became the richest temple in the world in 2011 when gold coins, enormous necklaces, and idols encrusted with diamonds were discovered in hidden vaults.
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Because of concerns about a serpent curse, Vault B is still sealed. Locals think that opening it could result in catastrophe, and it is protected by Naga carvings.
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The temple attracts worshippers and history buffs from all over the world with its design, which combines Dravidian gopurams with Kerala-style wooden art.
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Lord Vishnu rests in a reclining pose on Adishesha. His huge idol can be seen only through three doors—head, torso, and feet separately.
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In honor of the serpent that Lord Vishnu rests upon in the temple, the city is known as Thiruvananthapuram, which translates to “City of Lord Anantha.”
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This temple is thought to have been constructed at the beginning of the Kali Yuga and represents a 5000-year-old tradition of devotion, faith, and mythology.
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To maintain the temple’s historic sanctity, women must enter in sarees or other traditional attire, and men must wear dhotis without shirts.
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