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Pazhavangadi Ganapathy Temple

East Fort, Thiruvananthapuram, Thiruvananthapuram, Keralam

Pazhavangadi Ganapathy Temple at East Fort is one of Thiruvananthapuram’s best-known Ganesha shrines. Located close to Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple and the historic fort area, it is famous for the ritual offering of breaking coconuts. The compact temple is an important stop for pilgrims and for visitors exploring the capital’s concentrated East Fort heritage district.

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Pazhavangadi Ganapathy TempleThiruvananthapuram, Keralam
DistrictThiruvananthapuram
ExperienceTemples
TalukThiruvananthapuram
PIN Code695023

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Pazhavangadi Ganapathy Temple is a famous Ganesha shrine at East Fort in Thiruvananthapuram, Keralam, known especially for coconut-breaking offerings and its location beside the city’s major heritage attractions.

Pazhavangadi Sree Maha Ganapathy Temple stands at East Fort in central Thiruvananthapuram, very close to the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple and the old Travancore heritage precinct. The temple’s official website identifies Sri Mahaganapathy as the principal deity and notes that the best-known offering is the breaking of coconuts, a ritual that gives the shrine a distinctive place in the devotional life of the city. The temple also contains representations of multiple forms of Ganesha and observes important festivals including Vinayaka Chathurthi.

Its location makes it easy to combine with East Fort, Chalai Bazaar, Kuthiramalika and other central attractions. The official temple address confirms Pazhavangadi, Thiruvananthapuram 695023. Visitors should be prepared for busy worship periods, respect queue systems and follow any restrictions on dress, footwear and photography.

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  • Check the current weather and official local advisories before travelling, particularly during the monsoon.

  • Visit during published entry hours and allow enough daylight for your return journey.

  • Follow staff instructions, warning signs, marked paths and safety barriers. Keep children supervised.

  • Avoid restricted, slippery, flooded or poorly lit areas, and never cross a closed access point.

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