Pazhavangadi Ganapathy Temple Thiruvananthapuram

Pazhavangadi Ganapathy Temple is one of the famous Lord Ganesha temples in Kerala, located at the heart of East Fort, Thiruvananthapuram. The original idol of the Pazhavangadi Ganapathy Temple is a small idol of Lord Ganesh. The idol is in the seating position with the right leg folded. In this temple, there are 32 various forms of Lord Ganesha. People also worship Dharmasasta, Goddess Durga and Nagaraja in this temple. This magnificent Ganpati Temple is famous for its remarkable jet-black colour, a unique colour for Indian temples and its unusual Ganesh statue.

How to Reach Pazhavangadi Ganapathy Temple

The temple can be reached by taking the various modes of transportation. A few modes used frequently to reach the temple are given below.

By Rail

The nearest railway station is Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station, situated around 2 km from the temple. From there, you can easily reach the temple by taxi, auto-rickshaw, or bus.

By Air

The nearest airport is Trivandrum International Airport, located about 8 km from the temple. From the airport, you can hire a taxi or take a public transport to reach the temple.

By Road

Thiruvananthapuram is well connected by road to major cities in Kerala. You can take a KSRTC bus or reach the city. Local buses or autorickshaws are available to reach Pazhangadi Ganapathi Temple from different parts of the city.

Best Time to Visit Pazhavangadi Ganapathy Mandir

You can visit Pazhavangadi Ganapathy Temple from October to March, as the weather is pleasant.Morning time and evening time are the best times for a peaceful visit. You can also plan your journey in festivals like Ganesh Chaturthi for a more energetic experience.