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Ananthapura Temple

Ananthapura Lake Temple stands on the shores of a sacred water body in Naikap village, Kerala, serving as a cherished shrine for the local Hindu community.

॥ ॐ शान्तिः शान्तिः शान्तिः ॥

Ancient Bells,
Living Faith

Nestled in Naikap village in Kerala, Ananthapura Lake Temple occupies a distinctive setting alongside a lake that has long held spiritual significance for pilgrims and devotees. The temple functions as a vital center of worship and communal religious life in its locality, drawing visitors who come to offer prayers and seek the blessings of the divine.

॥ वसुधैव कुटुम्बकम् ॥

Light a Lamp,
Offer a Prayer

The temple's location near water—a feature venerated across Hindu sacred geography—adds to its contemplative atmosphere. Like many village temples across Kerala, Ananthapura serves both as a formal place of worship and as a gathering point for the community, particularly during occasions of religious observance. Its presence in the landscape reflects the deep integration of Hindu devotional practices within Kerala's villages, where temples remain anchors of spiritual and social identity.

grand South Indian temple complex, featuring multiple ornate gopurams (towers) and mandapams, is beautifully illuminated at night by countless flickering oil lamps. Garlands of flowers and festive decorations adorn the temple architecture. In the foreground, devotees in traditional attire walk along the perimeter of a reflective temple tank, where numerous small diyas float, mirroring the temple's glow and the bright full moon in the night sky.

Welcome to the Sanctum

Ananthapura Temple

Ananthapura Lake Temple stands on the shores of a sacred water body in Naikap village, Kerala, serving as a cherished shrine for the local Hindu community.

Nestled in Naikap village in Kerala, Ananthapura Lake Temple occupies a distinctive setting alongside a lake that has long held spiritual significance for pilgrims and devotees. The temple functions as a vital center of worship and communal religious life in its locality, drawing visitors who come to offer prayers and seek the blessings of the divine.

108Sacred Lamps
6Daily Aartis
Blessings

Sacred Offerings

Sevas & Pujas

Offerings performed by ordained priests under the guidance of vedic tradition — for every milestone of life.

Mahabhishekam

Ceremonial bathing of the deity with milk, honey, sandalwood and sacred herbs accompanied by Vedic chants.

Archana

Recitation of the deity's names and mantras with flower offerings, performed in your name and gotra.

गं

Ganapati Homam

Sacred fire ritual to invoke Lord Ganesha — performed before new beginnings and important journeys.

Daily Worship

Aarti & Darshan Hours

Open every day of the week. Each hour carries its own fragrance, its own prayer.

  • 04:30 AMSuprabhatamAwakening of the Lord with vedic hymns
  • 07:00 AMTomala SevaOffering of fresh tulsi & flower garlands
  • 11:30 AMRajbhog AartiMidday bhog and naivedyam
  • 04:00 PMUtthapan DarshanReawakening after the afternoon rest
  • 07:00 PMSandhya AartiTwilight worship with conch and bell
  • 09:00 PMShayan AartiFinal blessing — sanctum closes for the night

Plan Your Visit

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Address: Kerala, India

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