Pazhavangadi Maha Ganapathi Temple is one of the most popular Lord Ganesh temples in Kerala, located at the East Fort in Thiruvananthapuram. Located in the heart of the city and is one of the central temples in Thiruvananthapuram. The foremost deity of the temple is Sri Mahaganapathy (Ganesha).

The main idol is placed in a seated stance with the right leg in a folded position. Other deities worshiped at Pazhavangadi Maha Ganapati Kovil are Goddess Durga, Lord Ayyappa, Brahmarakshas, and Nagaraja. Followers can also witness the 32 forms of beautiful paintings and intricate sculptures of Lord Ganesh inside the temple’s structure.

How to Reach: The temple is just 1.5 km from Trivandrum Central Railway Station and Thiruvananthapuram Central Bus Station. The nearest City Bus Stand is East Fort (Kizhakke Kotta). Trivandrum International Airport is about 8 km from the temple.

Things to keep in Mind: As with many prominent temples in Kerala, in order to enter the main temple complex of the temple men need to be wearing a mundu and no upper body clothing. Women are required to wear traditional attire like a sari.