US EditionPadmanabhaswamy Temple performs rare 'Maha Kumbhabhishekam' after 270 years
- On June 8, 2025, the historic Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram celebrated its first grand consecration service in 270 years following extensive renovation.
- The renovation and rituals followed the Supreme Court-appointed expert panel's recommendations from 2017, with multi-phase work resuming in 2021 after COVID-19 delays.
- The event included the reinstallation of the 300-year-old Vishwaksena idol, dedication of golden thazhikakkudams filled with paddy, and the Ashtabandha Kalasam ritual at the Thiruvambadi Sree Krishna Temple.
- Rituals led by chief priest Tharanalloor Satheesan Namboodiripad and prayers by Moolam Thirunal Rama Varma took place from 7:40 a.m. to 8:40 a.m., witnessed by Kerala Governor Rajendra Arlekar and numerous devotees.
- The Maha Kumbhabhishekam aimed to restore the shrine's spiritual energy and sanctity, marking a rare and significant cultural event unlikely to recur for several decades.
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The rituals began after Moolam Thirunal Rama Varma, the head of the Travancore royal family, performed puja at the temple. The chief priest performed the Ashtabandha Kalasham ritual in the presence of members of the royal family.
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Maha Kumbhabhishekam: A Timeless Tradition Revived at Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple
Hundreds gathered at Kerala's Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple for the grand Maha Kumbhabhishekam after 270 years. The event marked the completion of long-overdue renovations. Key rituals included the reinstallation of the Vishwaksena idol and the dedication of domes. The temple, deeply linked to Kerala's history, underwent significant refurbishments, guided by a Supreme Court directive.
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