One of the most famous Ganesha temples in Kerala, the Pazhavangadi Mahaganapati Temple is located in the East Fort of Thiruvananthapuram. The main Deity of the temple is Sri Mahaganapathy. The main idol is installed in a seated posture with the right leg in a folded stance. The temple is situated in close proximity to the Sri Padmanabhaswamy temple. The construction of this temple was when the Travancore Kingdom’s army was fighting on the Padmanabhapuram front. The regiment of the soldiers is on guard. The Yaskhi harassed them a lot. One of the troops was a devout follower of Lord Ganesh, who believed the Lord was constantly near him. He was fearless while stationed at the fort because he knew Lord Ganesh would protect him and was surprised to find the Idol of Lord Ganesh when he went to the neighbouring river for a bath. The soldier interpreted this as a positive sign, and he resolved to carry the Idol with him at all times.The entire Travancore army remained undisturbed and unchanged by the Yakshi for the rest of their lives. So, they built the temple where the soldier discovered the Idol, acknowledging its boundless power. Vinayaka Chaturthi Ganesh Jayanthi, Varad Chaturti, and Sankashti Chaturti are the main festivals in Pazhavangadi Maha Ganapathy Temple.
Pazhavangadi Ganapathy Temple Timings:
The following table gives the timings of the Ganapathy temple.
Day Timings.Monday 4:30 am – 10:45 am, 5:00 pm – 8:30 pm – Tuesday 4:30 am – 10:45 am,5:00 pm, 8:30 pm – Wednesday 4:30 am, 10:45 am, 5:00 pm,8:30 pm – Thursday 4:30 am,10:45 am, 5:00 pm, 8:30 pm – Friday 4:30 am,10:45 am, 5:00 pm, 8:30 pm – Saturday 4:30 am,10:45 am,5:00 pm,8:30 pm – Sunday 4:30 am,10:45 am, 5:00 pm, 8:30 pm.
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