Pazhavangadi Maha Ganapathi Temple

Situated in the heart of Thiruvananthapuram city at Pazhavangadi, nearly 1.5 kms from railway station as well as from bus stand Sree Maha Ganapathy Temple Pazhavangadi is a well known Ganapathi temple in Kerala. The idol was originally worshipped by a soldier of Travancore Army garrisoned at Padmanabhapuram and later when the capital of Travancore shifted from Padmanabhapuram to Trivandrum in 1795 A.D. the garrison was also shifted and the idol was installed at its present place Pazhavangadi.

Famous vazhipatu is the breaking of coconuts for fulfilment of any desire or obstacle besides other offerings like appam, modakam etc. and also Ganapathi-homa. No regulations in clothing. Footwear not permitted inside the premises.

Best Season:

Vinayaka Chathurththy and Thiruvonam in the Malayalam month of Chingam
Vijaya Dasami and Ayliyam in Kanni
Sahasra-kalasam and Thirkkarththika in Viirschikam
Thirvathira in Dhanu; Makara-vilakk in Makaram
Maha Sivarathri in Kumbham
Special pooja for Brahmarakshas
Vishu and Thriveda Laksharcchana in Metam
Nira-Puththari in Karkkatakam

Transport Terminals:

Kizhakkekottah

Route:
Thampanoor-Over bridge - Pazhavangadi

How to Reach:

Nearest Railway Station: Thiruvananthapuram Central railway station is just about one km away from temple. You can walk or take an autorikshaw to the temple.
Nearest Airport: Thiruvananthapuram International airport is about eight km away.