The Pazhavangadi Ganapathy Temple is known for its unique Ganesh Idol who has his right knee folded and is in the seated position. The black colored building of the temple with accents of gold stand out amidst the hustle bustle of the street and is known for being crowded during the auspicious days in India.

Do carry a husked coconut here and break it near the idol- a loved ritual here. This signifies the breaking of the human ego to achieve its higher calling.

• Do wear modest clothes while entering the temple and remove your shoes before stepping inside the temple.
• Dress Code: For Males, no shirt is allowed inside nalambalam (inner complex).
• Females can wear any traditional dress.
• Visit the nearby Padmanabhaswamy temple.

• If you want to offer something you can buy it at the nearby shops.

• Bus: At East Fort Bus Station
• Hire an Auto-rickshaw.
• Hire a Taxi/ Cab.

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