Pazhavangadi Sree Maha Ganapathy Temple
Lord Ganapathy
Thiruvananthapuram, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

About
Pazhavangadi Sree Maha Ganapathy Temple is one of Thiruvananthapuram's most popular shrines, where devotees break thousands of coconuts to seek Ganapathy's grace for success and removal of obstacles.
Poojas & offerings
Book an offering to be performed and receive prasadam.
Homam / Havan
Ganapathi Homam
Fire ritual to Ganapathy for removal of obstacles.
Homam / Havan
Ashtadravya Ganapathi Homam
Elaborate Ganapathi Homam with eight sacred substances.
Homam / Havan
Karuka Homam
Homam offered with karuka grass, dear to Ganapathy.
Vazhipadu
Modaka Nivedyam
Offering of modakam, Ganapathy's favourite sweet.
Opening hours
- Morning darshan04:00 – 12:00
- Evening darshan17:00 – 20:00
Dress code
Traditional attire. Men: mundu (bare-chested in the sanctum where required). Women: saree, set-mundu or salwar.
Temple guidelines
Only Hindus are permitted inside the sanctum. Photography is prohibited inside the temple.