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Time of India
4 days ago
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- Time of India
Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Kerala to host rare rituals in June after 270 years
In a rare event, the mysterious Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram , Kerala is all set to host a grand ritual after nearly 270 years! Yes, you read that right. This June, devotees will get an opportunity to be a part of a rare spiritual experience as an important series of rituals culminating in the Mahakumbhabhishekam on June 8 awaits! Know all about it: This sacred ceremony will take place between 7:40 am and 8:40 am and includes several elaborate rituals, attracting pilgrims and visitors from across the country. Some of the prime highlights of the event include the Thazhikakudam installation (the ceremonial placing of the golden finial atop the temple), installation of a newly sculpted idol of Viswaksena, and the ashtabandham ritual (a traditional process of fixing the idol) at the shrine of Lord Sree Krishna. These rituals are of great significance and are part of a sequence following the devaprasnam (astrological temple assessment) held in August 2011. Following the devaprasnam, the temple authorities discovered damage to the nearly 300-year-old idol of Viswaksena. Based on expert recommendations by temple thantri and vastu expert Kanippayyoor Krishnan Namboodiripad, a new idol was crafted by renowned sculptor Thirukoshtiyur Madhavan from Sivaganga, Tamil Nadu. The rituals commence on June 2 and will be led by the temple's chief thantri Govindan Namboodiripad, alongside thantris Tharanelloor Pradeep Namboodiripad, Tharananelloor N.R. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like They Lost Their Money - Learn From Their Lesson Expertinspector Click Here Undo Satheeshan Namboodiripad, and Saji Namboodiripad. In light of the special ceremonies, the temple has revised its darshan timings between June 2 and 8. Devotees planning a visit during this period should take note of the adjusted hours, which vary daily. On most days, early morning darshan starts at 3:30 am, with limited windows throughout the day to accommodate ritual activities. June 8 will have a brief darshan in the morning before rituals, with regular access resuming in the evening. These unique events offer a rare opportunity for devotees and spiritual tourists to witness the grandeur of ancient temple traditions in real time. Visitors are encouraged to arrive early and respect temple protocols during this sacred period. About Vault B The Padmanabhaswamy Temple remains a mystery. The richest temple in India is home to secret underground vaults that were discovered in 2011. Among the six known vaults, Vault B remains still unopened, sparking widespread speculation. Legends claim it is protected by a powerful curse and divine guardians. Attempts to open it have been resisted by religious authorities, citing spiritual and supernatural consequences. The temple's treasures, including gold, jewels, and ancient artifacts, add to its enigmatic aura! One step to a healthier you—join Times Health+ Yoga and feel the change
New Indian Express
4 days ago
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- New Indian Express
Mahakumbhabhishekam to be held at Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Special rituals, including Mahakumbhabhishekam, will be held at the Sree Padmanabahaswamy Temple on 8 June from 7.40 am to 8.40 am. The Thazhikakudam installation, installation of the idol of Viswaksena and ashtabandham at the shrine of Lord Sree Krishna are among the rituals. The temple has announced revised darshan timings from 2 to 8 June. A statement from the temple said the rituals were a follow-up to the devaprasnam held in August 2011. After the devaprasnam an inspection by the temple thantri and vasthuvidya expert Kanippayyoor Krishnan Namboodiripad had found damages to the idol of Viswaksena. The idol is about 300 years old. The new idol was sculpted by Thirukoshtiyur Madhavan from Thirukoshtiyur village at Sivaganga in Tamil Nadu. The rituals which will begin on 2 June would be led by temple's chief thantri Govindan Namboodiripad, thantris Tharanaelloor Pradeep Namboodiripad, Tharananelloor NR Satheeshan Namboodiripad and Saji Namboodiripad. Darshan timings 2 June: 3.30 am to 4.45 am, 6.30 am to 7 am, 9 am to 11 am, 11.30 am to 12 noon, 4.30 pm to 6 pm 3 June: 3.30 am to 4.45 am, 6.30 am to 7 am, 10.30 onwards in the forenoon, 4.30 pm to 6.15 pm, 6.45 pm to 7.20 pm, 4 June: 3.30 am to 4.45 am, 6.30 am to 7 am, 10.30 onwards in the forenoon, 4.30 pm to 6.15 pm, 6.45 pm to 7.20 pm 5 June: 3.30 am to 4.45 am, 6.30 am to 7 am, 10.30 onwards in the forenoon, 4.30 pm to 6.15 pm, 6.45 pm to 7.20 pm 6 June: 3.30 am to 4.45 am, 6.30 am to 7 am, 10.30 onwards in the forenoon, 4.30 pm to 6.15 pm, 6.45 pm to 7.20 pm 7 June: 3.30 am to 4.45 am, 6.30 am to 7 am, 10.30 onwards in the forenoon, 4.30 pm to 6.15 pm, 6.45 pm to 7.20 pm 8 June: 3.30 am to 4.45 am, 6.30 am to 6.45 am, after idol installation rituals in forenoon, 4.30 pm to 6 pm
The Hindu
30-04-2025
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- The Hindu
Chandanotsavam: thousands of devotees throng Simhachalam temple for darshan of deity
Thousands of devotees thronged the temple of Sri Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple at Simhachalam to participate in the biggest annual festival – Chandanotsavam – here on Wednesday, April 30. It is only on this day of the year that devotees can have the 'Nijaroopa darshanam' as the thick sandalwood covering on the idol is removed. The festivities began with 'Suprabhatam' at 1 a.m. (early hours of Wednesday), followed by Viswaksena puja, Punyavachanam, Ritwikgvaranam, Panchakalavahanam and Chananottaram. Hereditary trustee of the temple P. Ashok Gajapathi Raju and his family members were the first to have darshan, as per the practice at the temple, around 3 a.m. He carried the silk vastrams, had darshan, and presented the silk vastram to the deity in a silver plate. He was received by the priests with temple honours. Revenue Minister Anagani Satya Prasad presented silk vastrams to the deity on behalf of the State government. Ministers, MPs and MLAs had darshan in the early hours. The authorities allowed ₹300 ticket holders into ₹1,000 queue lines as there was no other option in view of the wall collapse on devotees in the ₹300 ticket queue line and rescue work was going on. This resulted in chaos till around noon but the situation improved later. The wall collapse and death of devotees, however, did not hamper darshan of the deity. Though a number of free buses were deployed to ferry passengers to the hilltop and back to the foothill after darshan, they seemed far from adequate as thousands of devotees thronged the temple. RTC buses were operated from the Gosala Junction (near the petrol bunk) and from the Adavivaram side entry. Devotees had a tough time, in getting a foothold in the buses from the hilltop after darshan.
The Hindu
29-04-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Arrangements in place for annual ‘Chandanotsavam' at Simhachalam
The stage is set for the biggest annual festival — Chandanotsavam — at Sri Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple at Simhachalam, here, on April 30. It is only this day of the year that devotees can have 'Nijaroopa darshanam' as the thick sandalwood covering on the idol will be removed. The festivities would begin with 'Suprabhatam' at 1 a.m. (early hours of Wednesday), followed by Viswaksena puja, Punyavachanam, Ritwikgvaranam, Panchakalavahanam and Chananottaram. Hereditary trustee of the temple P. Ashok Gajapathi Raju and his family members would be the first to have darshan, as per tradition in practice at the temple, at 3 a.m. It would be followed by a representative of the Endowments department offering 'pattu vastrams' to the deity, on behalf of the State government. This would be followed by presentation of 'pattu vastrams' (silk robes) by the TTD following by darshan by VVIPs and VIPs. Devotees will be allowed to get a darshan of the deity from 4 a.m. Protocol VIPs will be allowed to have darshan from 5 a.m. to 6 a.m. and 8.30 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. There will be no 'ashirvachanams' and 'antaralaya' darshanam on April 30. The queue lines would be closed at 7 p.m. and devotees who have already entered the queue would be allowed darshan of the deity till the end of the last person standing in the queue. Devotees going for 'free darshan' and ₹300, ₹1,000 and ₹1,500 ticket holders would be allowed to have darshan from the 'Neeladri mandapam'. The 'Nijarupa darshanam' would conclude with 'abhishekam' and other Vedic rituals at 11 p.m. RTC will provide free bus services from 4.30 a.m. to 6 p.m. for devotees going up and coming down the hill. The RTC buses will not ferry passengers from the foothill to the hilltop after 6 p.m. They will however continue to ferry passengers from the hilltop to the foothill even after 6 p.m. Meanwhile, District Collector MN Harendhira Prasad and Joint Collector K. Mayur Ashok inspected the arrangements for the Chandanotsavam festival on Tuesday (April 29). The Collector directed the officials concerned to arrange water, biscuits and buttermilk for devotees in the queue lines and milk for children. Mobile toilets should be provided on the hill and at the foothill for the convenience of devotees. He directed Medical and Health authorities to conduct medical camps and keep ambulances ready in case of any emergency.
