Dedicated to Lord Vishnu and famous for being the wealthiest temple in the country, Shri Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram is one of the most famous temples in India. This beautiful structure is a reservoir of peace and spiritual revelation. Being one of the holy 108 Divya Desam , the principal diety is Lord Vishnu, but idols of several other deities are also present. The temple celebrates a ritualistic festival called Laksha Deepam , once in 6 years, which involves lighting of one hundred thousand lamps.