Divine appeal wrapped with structural perfection

Sree Anantha Padmanabhaswamy Shrine is set right in the heart of Thiruvananthapuram or “The land of Lord Anantha”. The respect, devotion, and allegiance it draws is a mark of its historic and design grandeur. One of the 108 holy shrines of Lord Vishnu, the place of worship is dedicated to Lord Anantha, an avatar of Lord Vishnu, and is considered to be one of the richest shrines in the world.

The birth of this revered place of worship is shrouded in myth and legend. There are fables and stories about sage Divakara Muni Vilwamangalam and the mysterious appearance of Lord Vishnu as an orphaned child. But one true fable is that this place of worship is a layered collection of riches. Many say that ancient artefacts, gold coins and precious stones, are stored in secret vaults within the place of worship complex, guarded with utmost secrecy and reverence.