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Is Pant allowed in Padmanabhaswamy Temple?
Temple management gives nod to relax dress code following HC directive. Young girls below the age of 12 are allowed to wear frocks. Men are allowed to wear only dhotis with or without angavastra. But women devotees wearing pants and churidar cover it with a dhoti to enter the temple.
Is there a dress code for Padmanabhaswamy temple?
Only Hindus are permitted inside the temple. The dress code for men is Mund / Dhoti with or without Angavastra. The dress codes for women are Sarees, Dhoties or Pavadas with blouse or other coverings as appropriate to their age. Women need to wear Sari, Mundum Neriyathum (set-mundu), Skirt and Blouse, or Half Sari.
What is the history of Padmanabha temple?
The Shree Padmanabhaswamy Temple dates back to 8th century CE, say historians. The temple, built in the Chera style of architecture, is unique to Kerala and the neighbouring states, as the construction was done keeping the local weather and wind direction in mind.
What should I wear in Meenakshi temple?
As per the new code, male devotees should wear dhotis or pyjamas with upper cloth, or formal pants and shirts. Women should wear sarees or half sarees with blouse, churidhars with upper cloth. The children should wear any fully covered dress.
How can I enter Padmanabhaswamy temple?
Devotees have to register online one day prior to darshan and keep a copy of registration form and Aadhaar card at the time of the temple visit. Only 35 devotees will be allowed inside the temple at a time and only 665 people will be allowed to enter the temple for darshan in a single day.
Is the vault B of Padmanabhaswamy temple opened?
Vault B is the final vault that has not been opened yet. The royal family claimed that only the anterooms of the vault were opened, and not the main chamber as there was a mystical curse associated with it.
Who built padmanabhaswamy?
Maharaja Marthanda Varma
Historians say the temple dates back to the 8th century but the present structure was built in the 18th century by the then Travancore Maharaja Marthanda Varma.