📜 About this temple
Sri Ananthapadmanabha Swamy Temple, also known as the Ananthapura Lake Temple, is a Hindu temple dedicated to Anantha Padmanabhaswamy. It is located in Ananthapura village of Manjeshwaram taluk, within Kasaragod district, in the state of Kerala, India. The temple is located at the center of a rectangular tank—often referred to as a "lake"—and is the only temple of this kind in Kerala. As per some traditions, is believed to be the original seat (Moolasthanam) of Ananthapadmanabha Swami Thiruvananthapuram. It is considered one among the 108 Abhimana Kshethram of Vaishnavate tradition. Legend has it that this is the original site where Ananthapadmanabha settled down.
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📝 Visitor Tips
- Dress modestly (cover shoulders and knees).
- Footwear must be removed outside the main complex.
- Best time to visit: early morning or evening to avoid the day-time heat.
- Photography is usually allowed in outer premises; ask before photographing the sanctum.
- Carry water and modest cash for prasadam, donations, or local transport.
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