Murajapam Lakshadeepam 2025-26 | Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple Trivandrum

മുറജപം ലക്ഷദീപം 2025-26 | ശ്രീപദ്മനാഭസ്വാമി ക്ഷേത്രം തിരുവനന്തപുരം | Murajapam Lakshadeepam | Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple Trivandrum

Murajapam and Lakshadeepam are two major sacred rituals performed at the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, celebrated once every six years as part of the Murajapam-Lakshadeepam festival.
The term Murajapam comes from mura, meaning repetition, and japam, meaning chanting. During this ritual, Vedic scholars chant the Rig, Yajur, and Sama Vedas continuously in cycles for 56 days. The chanting is believed to purify the surroundings and invoke divine blessings for peace, prosperity, and the well-being of the community. Lakshadeepam, meaning “one lakh lamps”, marks the grand finale of the 56-day observance. On this day, the entire temple complex—including its corridors, gopurams, and shrine walls—is illuminated with 100,000 oil lamps, creating a breathtaking and spiritually charged atmosphere. Devotees throng the temple to witness the deity Sree Padmanabha Swamy in a majestic procession, accompanied by traditional music and rituals.

Murajapam Lakshadeepam | Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple Trivandrum

The tradition of Murajapam dates back to the 15th century, initiated by the Travancore royal family, who were ardent devotees and custodians of the temple. The combined festival symbolizes devotion, discipline, and the continuity of Kerala’s rich Vedic heritage, making it one of the most revered temple events in India.

Inauguration Details

• Chief Guest: Shri Rana Daggubati
(Indian Actor, Film Producer)
• Date: 20 November 2025 (Thursday)
• Time: 4:30 PM
• Venue: East Nada, Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple

Temple Location

📍 Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, East Fort, Pazhavangadi, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695023

Contact

📱 04712450233