Venkatachalapathy Temple

Sri Venkatachalpathy Temple is located in Trivandrum and is also known as Srinivasor Kovil. Venkatachalpathy Temple was built in 1898, and ever since the devotees are coming from different places to visit the temple. It is the only temple in Kerala that is dedicated to the supreme deity Vaishnavite Vadalgalai Sampradayam.

Things To Do

There are various places around the temple, and one can enjoy the trip by visiting nearby temples. So you can visit places like Padmanabhaswamy Temple which is located close to Venkatachalpathy Temple.

History

The deity of the temple is Venkatchalpathy. It has been said that the temple was built by Shri Ranga Iyengar of Veeravanallur, who saw the idol in a pond near his house around 100 years ago. He installed the idol and it is also considered that the eldest son in Iyengar’s family has been the main priest of the temple and even in the administration. Daily rituals are carried out as per Vadakalai system.

Architecture

Venkatchalpathy Temple is classic example of Kerala’s temple Vastuvidya. It is faced towards the East with two Gopurams, one at east and other at West. There is a lot of pillars such as light pillars in the temple. At the centre of this temple is a square-shaped pillared hall, the outer wall of which is fixed with a gallery of oil lamps.

Festivals

The main festival of this temple is Vaikunta Ekadasi, Thiru Aadi, pooram, and Aadi Swathi, Janmasthami. During other festivals like Pongal, Deepavali, Vishu and Onam temple are decorated with lights and flowers. An attractive feature of the festival is the Garuda Vahanam, where the main deity placed on the idol of Garuda is taken out for the procession. It is usually taken out on all Saturdays of Purattashi month.

Popular Culture

There are lots of beautiful places around for tourist attractions near Venkatchalpathy Temple. Some of them are famous temples like Guruvayur temple; Parthasarthy Temples are situated in Guruvayur, which is one of the most important pilgrimage towns of India. The Temple still follows strict dress code, and non-Hindus are prohibited in the premises.

Best Time To Visit

The temple can be visited at any time of the year. Venkatchalpathy Temple is located in Trivandrum, and the best time to visit this temple will be October to February. The weather is mild and pleasant during these seasons for perfect sightseeing near Venkatchalpathy Temple.

How To Reach

If you have to reach the temple which is connected by air, road, and rail. Venkatchalpathy Temple is located in Trivandrum, so the closest railway station is Thiruvanthpuram central railway station which is 1 km away from Sri Venkatchalpathy Temple. Thiruvananthapuram Bus stand is the nearest bus station with a walkable distance from the temple.

Nearby Attraction

Kerala is rich with lots of tourist attractions for sightseeing and lots of places around Venkatchalpathy Temple. The famous places for tourist attractions are Elephant Park, Guruvayur temple, Mammiyoor Shiva Temple, Chettuva Backwater, Thomas Church, Blangad Beach, Parthasarthy Temple.

Chettva backwater is a popular tourist destination in Kerala mainly for backwaters. Chettuva Backwaters has a beautiful ambiance which will invite the people to visit this place frequently. It is also blessed with mangrove vegetation, small islands, Chinese fishing nets etc. It offers excellent moments for the tourist to spend quality time.

To visit here winters is the best time to visit these beautiful places in Kerala and enjoy the lifetime experience. Be sure to take your camera to take the picture for lifetime memories. So don’t wait and pack your bag and book a ticket to Guruvayur and experience the Dwarka of South India and other beautiful places. These beautiful places in Kerala are fantastic and are once in a lifetime to visit; otherwise, you will miss this beautiful place.