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Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) |
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September-May |
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0471 |
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Malayalam and English. |
Thiruvananthapuram or Trivandrum, lying on the southwest coast of India, is the capital to the state of Kerala. The city extends from latitude 8°29' N to longitude 76°59' E. The place is well connected to most of the other major cities of India through rail, road, and air network. |
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Shri Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Trivandrum
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The Shri Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Trivandrum is a very famous Hindu temple in the city of Thiruvananthapuram or Trivandrum. Primarily Lord Vishnu is worshiped in the famous temple. The Shri Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Trivandrum is located in the East Fort in city of Trivandrum. Another reason that the Shri Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Trivandrum is so immensely popular is that it is considered as one of the hundred and eight divya desam. These are the holiest domains of Lord Vishnu. Padmanabhaswamy is in fact another manifestation of Lord Vishnu in a sleeping position. Another interesting fact about this Shri Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Trivandrum is that the city of Thiruvananthapuram or Trivandrum got its name from this temple that belongs to the days of yore |
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Padmanabhapuram Palace in Trivandrum |
The Padmanabhapuram Palace in Trivandrum is located almost 54 kilometers away from the main city of Trivandrum in the state of Tamilnadu, which is a neighboring state of Kerala. The Padmanabhapuram Palace in Trivandrum is a wonderful wooden palace. The palace was built in the sixteenth century. Then the state was under the reign of the Travancore rulers. You will see magnificent rosewood carvings in the interior of the Padmanabhapuram Palace in Trivandrum . The architecture of the temple is really awesome and it demands appreciation. The decoration and the artistic skills that you will find in every wall and every corner of the Padmanabhapuram Palace in Trivandrum are truly fabulous.
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Attukal Bhagavathy Temple in Trivandrum |
The Attukal Bhagavathy Temple in Trivandrum is a hugely popular temple that belongs to the prehistoric era. The temple is considered as one of the most famous ancient temples in the whole of south India. The Attukal Bhagavathy Temple in Trivandrum is more popularly known as the Sabarimala of the Women. The reason is that most of the devotees are women in this temple. In the temple, a goddess is worshipped and she is considered as the "Super Mother". The local people in Trivandrum believe that the goddess is the creator of everything around and she can also destroy things. So she is considered as all-powerful.
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Kanakakunnu Palace in Trivandrum |
The Kanakakunnu Palace in Trivandrum is one of the major tourist attractions in the city of Trivandrum. The palace is located in the central area of the city of Trivandrum in the state of Kerala in India. It is just beside the famous Napier Museum in Trivandrum. The building is really beautiful and the decorations are also awesome. The palace reflects magnificent skill of art and is one of the greatest heritages of the city of Trivandrum. In front of the palace there is a huge ground and it is used for several cultural programs.
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Karikkakom Temple in Trivandrum |
The Karikkakom Temple in Trivandrum is in fact the temple of Sree Chamundi that is located in the small Karikkakom village. The village is closely located to the city of Trivandrum. Another reason that the Karikkakom Temple in Trivandrum is so popular among the tourists is that this temple is one of the few temples that have a rajagopuram in the State of Kerala in India. The idol of the deity inside the Karikkakom Temple in Trivandrum is made out of Panchaloha that means total five types of metals are involved in the creation of the idol. These are gold, copper, silver, lead and iron. Any one from any cast can enter the temple and pray. There is no cast bar in the temple like some of the other temples in the city of Trivandrum. |
| Christ Church in Trivandrum |
| Christ Church in Trivandrum is a very prestigious church and has a glorious past in its store. The Christ Church in Trivandrum belongs to the early nineteenth century. It was built in the year of 1817. Earlier, there was no permanent place for worshiping the deities inside the Christ Church in Trivandrum . However, gradually people succeeded to convince the government to donate a considerable plot for the church and on the 13 th of December in the year 1858, the church was constructed in the proper way.
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Zoological Park in Trivandrum |
The Zoological Park in Trivandrum is one of the oldest zoos in the country of India. That is why the Zoological Park in Trivandrum is so popular among the tourists. Thousands of tourists from various corners of the world come to visit the city of Trivandrum just for the Zoological Park at Trivandrum . The park is rightfully located in a beautiful botanical garden in the heart of the Trivandrum city. |
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Get Thiruvananthapuram |
Visit by Road - Thiruvananthapuram is connected with Kollam (1½ hours), Alappuzha (3¼ hours), Ernakulam (5 hours), Trichur (6¾ hours), Chennai (17 hours), Madurai (10 hours), and Pondicherry (16 hours) by road. We would provide you all India tourist permit vehicles for the local transportations and also for the intercity drives too.
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Visit by Air - Being the capital of Kerala state, Thiruvananthapuram is well connected to other major cities of India and the neighboring countries. There are direct flights to Bangalore, Mumbai, Chennai, and Delhi. Cities in the neighboring countries such as Colombo, Malé, Singapore, and cities of Arabian Gulf are connected by the international airlines. |
Visit by Rail -Thiruvananthapuram is connected to other important cities of India and Kerala by trains. Regular trains are available for the states of Karnataka and Tamilnadu. For the tourists heading towards North India and Delhi, Himsagar Express is the perfect choice.
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