Archive · 2 Jun 2025
Padmanabhaswamy Temple to Host Rare Rituals After 270 Years
The Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Kerala is having special ceremonies in June after nearly 300 years.
These ceremonies include installing a new idol and performing other rituals.
The rituals begin on June 2nd and will go on for a few days.
Devotees from all over will be able to come and see these ceremonies.
The temple has a vault called Vault B that has not been opened, and it is filled with a mystery that many are unsure of.
People are encouraged to come early and be respectful during this sacred time.
Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Kerala will host rare rituals in June after almost 300 years.
The event includes the Mahakumbhabhishekam on June 8, with rituals starting June 2.
Key events include installing a new Viswaksena idol and the Ashtabandham ritual.
New idol crafted after damage discovered in a previous idol following a 2011 assessment.
Darshan timings will be adjusted between June 2 and 8 to accommodate the rituals.
- Who
- Devotees, temple authorities, and priests led by chief thantri Govindan Namboodiripad.
- What
- A series of rituals including idol installation and the Mahakumbhabhishekam.
- When
- Rituals begin June 2, culminating in the Mahakumbhabhishekam on June 8.
- Where
- Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
- Why
- To perform rituals and consecrate a new idol following astrological assessments.
- Temple Name
- Padmanabhaswamy Temple
- Location
- Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
- Ritual Start Date
- June 2
- Mahakumbhabhishekam Date
- June 8
- Last Ritual
- 270 years ago
- Key Events
- Thazhikakudam installation, new Viswaksena idol installation, Ashtabandham ritual