Padmanabha Swamy Temple

Padmanabha Swamy Temple is located inside the east fort. This fascinating temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The temple portrays both Kerala and the Dravidianstyles of architecture. The mural paintings and the stone-carvings here are intricate and worth a dekko. The deity reclines on Anantha, the holy serpent. This is one among the 108 sacred Vishnu temples. Only Hindus are allowed to enter the temple and they too have to strictly follow the dress code, which is dhoti for the men and a saree for the women.

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