Mahaganapathy Temple
Pazhavangadi, East Fort, Thiruvanathapuram 695023
Phone : +91 471 2461929
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The Pazhavangadi Mahaganapathy temple is situated at East Fort in the heart of Thiruvanathapuram City. The main Deity of the temple is Sri Mahaganapathy (Ganesha). The main idol is installed in a seated posture with the right leg in a folded stance. The temple is situated in close proximity to the Sri Padmnabhaswamy temple. Other Deities worshiped at the temple include Dharmasasta, Goddess Durga and Nagaraja. The temple sculptures include 32 different forms of Lord Ganesha.
The original Idol was maintained by The Nair brigade initially at Padmanabhapuram and later when they were shifted to Thiruvanathapuram they installed the Idol and the current temple came into being.
The main Vazhipadu (Offering) is the breaking of coconuts at the temple. Other Offerings associated with Lord Ganesha like Ganapathy Homam, Appam, Modakam etc. are also performed here.
As with many prominent temples in Kerala, in order to enter the main temple complex of the temple men need to be wearing a Mundu and no upper body clothing. Women are required to wear traditional attire like a Sari.
Source : Wikipedia
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Timings : 04.30AM to 10.45AM and 05.00PM to 08.30PM
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