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NDTV
3 days ago
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- NDTV
Padmanabhaswamy Temple To Hold Grand Consecration After 270 Years
Thiruvananthapuram: The famous Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Kerala is set to witness a rare consecration ritual after 270 years, an official said. Maha Kumbhabhishekam (Grand Consecration) will take place next week following the recent completion of long-overdue renovation work at this ancient temple. The objective of the ritual is to reinforce spiritual energy and reawaken the sanctity of the shrine, according to temple authorities. Such a comprehensive renovation and the accompanying rituals are being held at the centuries-old shrine after a gap of over 270 years, and it is unlikely to occur again in the next several decades, temple manager B Sreekumar said here. The 'Maha Kumbhabhishekam' ritual will be held at the temple complex on June 8, he said. Various rituals, including the consecration of newly built 'thazhikakudams' (three above the sanctum sanctorum and one above the Ottakkal Mandapam), the reinstallation of the Vishwaksena idol, and the 'Ashtabandha Kalasam' at the Thiruvambady Sree Krishna Temple (located within the main shrine complex), will be held as part of the event, Sreekumar said. "The renovation has been carried out as per the directive of the Supreme Court-appointed expert panel in 2017. Though the work began soon after, it could not progress much further due to the COVID situation," he told PTI. Later, various renovation works were completed in a phased manner from 2021 onwards, he said. "The comprehensive renovation and the related rituals are being held at the shrine after centuries. It is a rare opportunity for devotees of Lord Padmanabha across the world to witness these rituals after all these years," he said. He also said that steps are being taken by the temple management to ensure the smooth conduct of the sacred rituals, in adherence to the shrine's centuries-old traditions. Various rituals, including Acharya Varanam, Prasada Shuddhi, Dhara, Kalasam, and others, will be held at the shrine in the coming days leading up to the "Maha Kumbhabhishekam" on June 8, temple sources added. 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'. The city grew around this temple and took its name from the deity worshipped there.
The Print
3 days ago
- General
- The Print
Padmanabhaswamy Temple to hold rare ‘Maha Kumbhabhishekam' after 270 years
The objective of the ritual is to reinforce spiritual energy and reawaken the sanctity of the shrine, according to temple authorities. Maha Kumbhabhishekam (Grand Consecration) will take place next week following the recent completion of long-overdue renovation work at this ancient temple. Thiruvananthapuram, Jun 1 (PTI) The famous Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Kerala is set to witness a rare consecration ritual after 270 years, an official said. Such a comprehensive renovation and the accompanying rituals are being held at the centuries-old shrine after a gap of over 270 years, and it is unlikely to occur again in the next several decades, temple manager B Sreekumar said here. The 'Maha Kumbhabhishekam' ritual will be held at the temple complex on June 8, he said. Various rituals, including the consecration of newly built 'thazhikakudams' (three above the sanctum sanctorum and one above the Ottakkal Mandapam), the reinstallation of the Vishwaksena idol, and the 'Ashtabandha Kalasam' at the Thiruvambady Sree Krishna Temple (located within the main shrine complex), will be held as part of the event, Sreekumar said. 'The renovation has been carried out as per the directive of the Supreme Court-appointed expert panel in 2017. Though the work began soon after, it could not progress much further due to the COVID situation,' he told PTI. Later, various renovation works were completed in a phased manner from 2021 onwards, he said. 'The comprehensive renovation and the related rituals are being held at the shrine after centuries. It is a rare opportunity for devotees of Lord Padmanabha across the world to witness these rituals after all these years,' he said. He also said that steps are being taken by the temple management to ensure the smooth conduct of the sacred rituals, in adherence to the shrine's centuries-old traditions. Various rituals, including Acharya Varanam, Prasada Shuddhi, Dhara, Kalasam, and others, will be held at the shrine in the coming days leading up to the 'Maha Kumbhabhishekam' on June 8, temple sources added. 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'. The city grew around this temple and took its name from the deity worshipped there. PTI LGK ADB This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Time of India
3 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Padmanabhaswamy Temple to hold rare 'Maha Kumbhabhishekam' after 270 years
The famous Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Kerala is set to witness a rare consecration ritual after 270 years, an official said. Maha Kumbhabhishekam (Grand Consecration) will take place next week following the recent completion of long-overdue renovation work at this ancient temple. The objective of the ritual is to reinforce spiritual energy and reawaken the sanctity of the shrine , according to temple authorities. Such a comprehensive renovation and the accompanying rituals are being held at the centuries-old shrine after a gap of over 270 years, and it is unlikely to occur again in the next several decades, temple manager B Sreekumar said here. The 'Maha Kumbhabhishekam' ritual will be held at the temple complex on June 8, he said. Live Events Various rituals, including the consecration of newly built 'thazhikakudams' (three above the sanctum sanctorum and one above the Ottakkal Mandapam), the reinstallation of the Vishwaksena idol, and the 'Ashtabandha Kalasam' at the Thiruvambady Sree Krishna Temple (located within the main shrine complex), will be held as part of the event, Sreekumar said. "The renovation has been carried out as per the directive of the Supreme Court-appointed expert panel in 2017. Though the work began soon after, it could not progress much further due to the COVID situation," he told PTI. Later, various renovation works were completed in a phased manner from 2021 onwards, he said. "The comprehensive renovation and the related rituals are being held at the shrine after centuries. It is a rare opportunity for devotees of Lord Padmanabha across the world to witness these rituals after all these years," he said. He also said that steps are being taken by the temple management to ensure the smooth conduct of the sacred rituals, in adherence to the shrine's centuries-old traditions. Various rituals, including Acharya Varanam, Prasada Shuddhi, Dhara, Kalasam, and others, will be held at the shrine in the coming days leading up to the "Maha Kumbhabhishekam" on June 8, temple sources added. 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'. The city grew around this temple and took its name from the deity worshipped there.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- General
- Hindustan Times
Padmanabhaswamy Temple to hold rare 'Maha Kumbhabhishekam' after 270 years
Thiruvananthapuram, The famous Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Kerala is set to witness a rare consecration ritual after 270 years, an official said. Maha Kumbhabhishekam will take place next week following the recent completion of long-overdue renovation work at this ancient temple. The objective of the ritual is to reinforce spiritual energy and reawaken the sanctity of the shrine, according to temple authorities. Such a comprehensive renovation and the accompanying rituals are being held at the centuries-old shrine after a gap of over 270 years, and it is unlikely to occur again in the next several decades, temple manager B Sreekumar said here. The 'Maha Kumbhabhishekam' ritual will be held at the temple complex on June 8, he said. Various rituals, including the consecration of newly built 'thazhikakudams' , the reinstallation of the Vishwaksena idol, and the 'Ashtabandha Kalasam' at the Thiruvambady Sree Krishna Temple , will be held as part of the event, Sreekumar said. "The renovation has been carried out as per the directive of the Supreme Court-appointed expert panel in 2017. Though the work began soon after, it could not progress much further due to the COVID situation," he told PTI. Later, various renovation works were completed in a phased manner from 2021 onwards, he said. "The comprehensive renovation and the related rituals are being held at the shrine after centuries. It is a rare opportunity for devotees of Lord Padmanabha across the world to witness these rituals after all these years," he said. He also said that steps are being taken by the temple management to ensure the smooth conduct of the sacred rituals, in adherence to the shrine's centuries-old traditions. Various rituals, including Acharya Varanam, Prasada Shuddhi, Dhara, Kalasam, and others, will be held at the shrine in the coming days leading up to the "Maha Kumbhabhishekam" on June 8, temple sources added. 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'. The city grew around this temple and took its name from the deity worshipped there.
Time of India
27-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
Mahakumbhabhishekam to be conducted on June 8
T'puram: The Mahakumbhabhishekam of Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple will be held on June 8. The ceremony will be conducted as renovation work recommended by the Supreme Court-appointed committee is now completed. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The event will feature dedication of golden domes (Thaazhikakudam), the reinstallation of Vishwaksena idol below the feet of Sree Padmanabha Swamy and Ashtabhanda Kalasam at Tiruvambadi Sree Krishna Temple. The golden domes are being dedicated to the temple almost 200 years after the last such event. This ceremony is taking place now after King Marthanda Varma renovated the temple and performed 'tripadi dhaanam' in 1750. Karamana Jayan, a member of the administrative committee of Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple, said the domes are being dedicated now because such a ceremony did not take place all these years. Three domes atop the sanctum sanctorum and another over Ottakalmandapam are being dedicated to the temple. The purification ceremonies and Kalasha Puja will start on June 2, while the Kumbhabhishekam ceremony will start at 7.45am on June 8. The Supreme Court-appointed committee recommended the restoration of the roof of the sanctum sanctorum, the idol of the deity and tanks of the temple after a survey showed that they required repairs and restoration. The court instructed the temple authorities to start renovation in 2017.
