Padmanabhaswamy Temple Pooja List Kerala Daily Seva Booking

Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram offers a wide range of daily poojas and vazhipadu (offerings) — chiefly payasam offerings such as Menithula and Palpayasam, several archanas (Astottara, Sahasranama, Purushasooktha and more), and prasadam items like Aravana, Unniyappam and Aval. Devotees can book most of these vazhipadu at the temple counter or through the temple’s official online portal. Below is a verified guide to the seva list, indicative rates, darshan timings, dress code and how the temple is administered.

About Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple

Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu in the reclining Anantha Shayana posture, is one of the 108 Divya Desams and among the most revered Vaishnava shrines in India. The presiding deity, Sree Padmanabhaswamy, is the tutelary deity of the erstwhile Kingdom of Travancore, and the rulers of Travancore traditionally serve the Lord as “Padmanabhadasa” (servants of Padmanabha). The temple gained global attention after vast treasures were documented in its vaults, but it has been a major centre of worship for many centuries.

Who manages the temple?

The temple is administered by a trust-style committee structure associated with the Travancore royal family, not directly by the state government. In its July 2020 verdict, the Supreme Court of India upheld the Travancore royal family’s right to administer the temple under the Travancore-Cochin Hindu Religious Institutions Act. Day-to-day affairs are handled by an Administrative Committee (which includes the local District Judge, a nominee of the royal family, Union and State government nominees, and the chief thantri/priest), guided by an Advisory Committee chaired by a retired High Court judge. An Executive Officer oversees operations. This is why official announcements, seva rates and booking are published through the temple’s own channel rather than a TTD- or government-run portal.

Padmanabhaswamy Temple pooja / vazhipadu list (indicative rates)

The temple performs numerous poojas daily, conducted by its thantris and melsanthis. The table below lists the commonly available vazhipadu. Rates are indicative and are periodically revised by the temple administration, so please confirm the current amount and timing on the official portal before you book.

Larger, multi-devotee sevas are also offered by the temple, including Annadanam, Suvarna Darshan, Udayasthamana Pooja and long-duration poojas such as Nirmalyam to Usha Pooja. These carry higher fixed contributions and limited daily slots, and must be reserved in advance through the official portal.

Darshan timings

Padmanabhaswamy Temple follows a fixed daily schedule with several darshan windows, separated by pooja intervals when the sanctum is closed. Timings can change on festival days and special occasions, so verify before your visit.

The temple is closed to the public during the long afternoon interval (roughly 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM) for internal rituals. Special Darshan is generally around Rs. 150 (Rs. 180 with prasadam); confirm the current ticket amounts on the official portal.

Dress code

A strict traditional dress code is enforced, as at many Kerala temples:

• Men: must wear a mundu (dhoti); shirts and T-shirts are not permitted inside. An angavastram may be worn on the shoulder.
• Women: must wear a saree, set-mundu, or a long skirt with blouse (a salwar-kameez with dupatta is accepted at many points). Trousers, jeans and western dresses are not allowed.

Traditional attire can usually be bought or hired near the temple if needed.

How to book a pooja or darshan

Vazhipadu can be offered at the temple counters on the day of visit, subject to availability. Advance booking for sevas and darshan slots is available on the temple’s official online portal. Because rates, slot limits and rules are set only by the temple administration, always rely on the official channel for the current fee, timing and eligibility — and carry a valid photo ID as required.

Frequently asked questions

What are the main poojas offered at Padmanabhaswamy Temple?

The main vazhipadu include payasam offerings (Menithula, Ottathula, Palpayasam, Ney and Sarkara Payasam), a range of archanas (Astottara, Sahasranama, Purushasooktha, Sreesooktha and others), abhishekams such as Ksheerabhishekam, and prasadam items like Aravana, Unniyappam and Aval.

What are the temple’s darshan timings?

Darshan runs in several windows from about 3:30 AM (Nirmalya Darshan) through the morning, then reopens in the evening from 5:00 PM until roughly 7:20 PM, with a night/VIP slot around 8:30–9:00 PM. The sanctum is closed in the afternoon.

Is there a dress code?

Yes. Men wear a mundu (no shirts inside); women wear a saree, set-mundu or long skirt with blouse. Western wear such as jeans and trousers is not permitted.

Who manages the temple?

It is administered by a committee structure under the Travancore royal family, upheld by the Supreme Court of India in 2020, with an Administrative Committee and an Advisory Committee overseeing affairs — not by the state government directly.

Can I book a pooja online?

Yes, many sevas and darshan slots can be reserved in advance through the temple’s official online portal; poojas can also be offered at the temple counters, subject to availability.

Are the pooja rates fixed?

Rates are set by the temple administration and revised from time to time. Treat the amounts here as indicative and confirm the current figure on the official portal.

See also: Details about Padmanabhaswamy Temple VIP Darshan tickets

Official Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple online booking portal

Sources & last verified (July 2026)

• Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple — official site: https://sreepadmanabhaswamytemple.org/
• Official online booking portal: https://booking.sreepadmanabhaswamytemple.org/
• Supreme Court July 2020 verdict on temple administration — Onmanorama: https://www.onmanorama.com/news/kerala/2020/07/13/sc-verdict-padmanabhaswamy-temple-case.html
• SCC Online report on the 2020 verdict: https://www.scconline.com/blog/post/2020/07/13/sc-upholds-travancore-royal-familys-right-in-administration-of-sree-padmanabhaswamy-temple-in-kerala/
• Timings and dress code corroboration — Kerala Divya Desam: https://www.keraladivyadesam.com/sree-padmanabhaswamy-temple.php

This site (tirumalatirupationline.com) is an independent pilgrim-information guide. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or partnered with the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, its administration, or any government body. Always confirm current rates, timings and rules on the temple’s official portal.

Last reviewed: July 6, 2026