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Thiruvananthapuram's most sacred Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple is dedicated to Lord
Vishnu. The temple is blend to Kerala and Dravidian style of architecture. It is
a best example of South Indian architecture, with an impressive seven starey gopuram
(tower).
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Only Hindus are allowed inside the temple and they have rules of clothing. Even
the male Hindus, must enter the temple wearing only white dhiti. Sreepadmanbha Swamy
Temple, one of the 108 shrines sacred to Vaishnavas, is held in high veneration.
There is a tradition that the God of the temple is believed to have been worshipped
by Chandra and Indra. Nammalwar has sung eleven verses in praise of this place and
Lord Padmanabha. |
