Maha Kumbhabhishekam at Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple

Recently, the Maha Kumbhabhishekam was held at the famous Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Kerala after 270 years.

• This grand consecration took place following the recent completion of long-overdue renovation work at this ancient temple.
• Dedication of “thazhikakudams”, (the three domes above the sanctum sanctorum), the reinstallation of the Vishwaksena idol, and the ‘Ashtabandha Kalasam’ at the Thiruvambady Sree Krishna Temple (located within the main shrine complex) were held.
• The objective of the Maha Kumbhabhishekam is to reinforce spiritual energy and reawaken the sanctity of the shrine.
• The name of Kerala capital is closely tied to the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, where Lord Vishnu is enshrined in a reclining posture on serpent God ‘Anantha’.
• In the heart of Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala stands a symbol of timeless spirituality and architectural grandeur – the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple.
• This ancient shrine which is a tribute to Lord Padmanabhaswamy (an incarnation of Lord Vishnu) is a reflection of the rich cultural heritage and deep rooted religious traditions of the land.
• Considered to be one of the Divya Desams or 108 sacred Vishnu temples in India, the presiding deity, Lord Vishnu, is depicted as reclining on Anantha, the hooded Serpent. The works of the Tamil Azhvars (saints) have mentioned the Divya Desams as the holiest abodes of Lord Vishnu.