Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram, India, is a renowned Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. It is noted for its impressive Dravidian architecture and intricate stone carvings. The temple is one of the 108 Divya Desams, sacred abodes of Vishnu as per the Tamil Alvar saints. It gained international attention due to the discovery of vast treasures in its hidden vaults, making it one of the wealthiest temples in the world. Only Hindus are permitted to enter the temple, and strict dress codes are enforced.
Attukal Temple in Thiruvananthapuram, India, is a renowned Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Bhagavathy, an incarnation of Parvati. Often referred to as the "Sabarimala of Women," it is famous for the Attukal Pongala festival, which attracts millions of female devotees who gather to prepare a special offering for the goddess. This festival has even earned a place in the Guinness World Records for the largest annual gathering of women.
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