Doors of Divinity – Exploring India’s Sacred, Secret & Symbolic Temple Gateways

In Indian spirituality, a doorway is not merely an opening—it's a ritual threshold. Every carved icon, every metal-studded bolt, and every guardian idol standing at either side of a temple door serves but one purpose: to guide the devotee from the external world into the internal holy space, physically and spiritually. Let us open some of India's most fascinating temple doors—filled with mystery, artistry, and divine meaning.

Padmanabhaswamy Temple Vault B – The Forbidden Door (Kerala)

Where: Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala