Archive · 8 Jun 2025
Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple Hosts Rare Ritual After 270 Years
Imagine a very old temple getting a special 're-energizing' ceremony!
The Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Kerala is holding a 'Maha Kumbhabhishekam' today, after 270 years.
This is like a spiritual renewal, performed with specific rituals from ancient scriptures.
The ceremony includes pouring consecrated water to re-energise temple.
Also, a related ritual called 'Ashtabandhakalasam' is performed.
The ceremony was delayed due to a Supreme Court order to renovate damaged structures, and also due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Temple officials say this is a rare opportunity for devotees.
Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple is holding the 'Maha Kumbhabhishekam' ritual.
The ritual is taking place after 270 years.
The ceremony involves re-installation of Vishwaksena idol.
Ashtabandhakalasam ritual will also be performed at Thiruvambady Sree Krishnaswamy Temple.
Renovation was prompted by a Supreme Court expert committee.
- Who
- Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple.
- What
- Maha Kumbhabhishekam ritual.
- When
- June 8th, 2025.
- Where
- Kerala, at Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple.
- Why
- To re-energise the temple and its deities.
- Temple
- Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple
- Ceremony
- Maha Kumbhabhishekam
- Location
- Kerala
- Duration
- 270 years
- Associated Ritual
- Ashtabandhakalasam
