Mithrananthapuram Trimurti Mandir, Timings, History, Travel Guide and How to reach

Mithrananthapuram Trimurti Mandir – Guide

Mithrananthapuram Trimurti Mandir is a temple in Kerala, India. Mithrananthapuram Trimurti Mandir is one such temple in Kerala where devotees can worship all the Trimurtis. This temple is situated on the western side of the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple which is in Thiruvananthapuram. Lord Shiva, Lord Vishnu and Lord Brahma as the primary deities of the complex. Lord Brahma is in sitting posture and Lord Vishnu is in standing posture. All the deities face east. Lord Ganesha, Nagraj as sub-deities.

History of this Temple

Earlier Mithrananthapuram Trimurti Mandir was a small unit of Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple. Administrators of the Travancore kingdom used to worship at the temple before taking important decisions. This temple was constructed in the year 1168 AD according to Syanandura Purana.

Historical records reveal that the temple was renovated in the year 1196 AD and some of the land was handed over to the deities in 1344 AD. Again in the year 1748 this temple was renovated by Maharaja Martanda Varma. Earlier, this temple was under the control of Ettara Yogam. Now the temple administration is with the Travancore Devaswom Board. Currently the administration of this temple was jointly supervised by the Travancore and Cochin kings.

Mithrananthapuram Trimurti Mandir Timings

Mithrananthapuram Trimurti Mandir opens from 6:00 AM to 12 Noon in the morning and from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM in the evening.

Places to visit near this Temple

Kovalam beach

Being the most famous beach of Kerala, Kovalam beach is definitely a major attraction for the travelers. Wavy palms, a long coastline, a lighthouse on the shore, clear water and a distant horizon are the perfect description for this place.

Padmanabhaswamy Temple

The Padmanabhaswamy Temple, which is located inside the East Fort in the heart of Thiruvananthapuram, is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The temple is famous for having the deity in the posture of eternal sleep.

Agastyakoodam

Agastyakoodam or also called Agastya Mala gets its name from the Hindu sage Agastya, one of the Saptarishis of the Hindu Puranas.

Poovar

Poovar is a beautiful village located at the southern tip of Thiruvananthapuram. The place was established as a trading centre in the early times, which is now a central tourist destination due to the amalgamation of the backwaters and the island.

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How to reach Mithrananthapuram Trimurti Mandir

By Air- The nearest airport from Mithrananthapuram Trimurti Mandir is Thiruvananthapuram Airport which is at a distance of few kms from this temple. From here you can easily reach this temple by using local transport services or taxi.

By Train- The nearest railway station from Mithrananthapuram Trimurti Mandir is Thiruvananthapuram railway station which is at a distance of about few kms from this temple. From here you can easily reach this temple by using local transport services or taxi from any part of the country.

By Road- Roads to this temple are well connected with the other cities of the country so you can easily reach this temple by using your own vehicle or by any public buses or taxi from any part of the country.

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