Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Main God
Lord Ganesh
Timings
4:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Location
Thiruvananthapuram
Type
REGIONAL
If possible, visit on a Tuesday (Ganesh's day) or during Vinayaka Chaturthi for special pujas. The temple is especially powerful for new beginnings — starting businesses, education, or important ventures.
Enter the temple and take darshan of the Valampiri Ganapathi (right-turned trunk Ganesh), which is extremely rare and considered highly auspicious. Offer Modak, flowers, and coconut.
Offer prayers for new ventures, education success, or obstacle removal. The right-turned trunk form is believed to be especially powerful for granting wishes. Many devotees start important life events with a visit here.
Since Pazhavangadi is in the East Fort area adjacent to the Padmanabhaswamy Temple, combine both visits. Traditionally, devotees visit Ganesh first to seek blessings before other temple visits.
East Fort, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695023
By Bus
KSRTC Central Bus Station (Thampanoor) — 1 km. City buses to East Fort stop near the temple
By Air
Trivandrum International Airport (TRV) — 6 km from the temple
By Rail
Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station — 1 km, well-connected to all major cities
Local Transport
Auto-rickshaws and city buses available. The temple is in East Fort area near Padmanabhaswamy Temple. Walking distance from Thampanoor station
The remover of obstacles, son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.
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