The name ‘Thiruvananthapuram’
implies the abode of the sacred snake-god Ananthan, on
whom Vishnu, the God of Preservation, is believed to be reclining.
Thiruvananthapuram, the city that reclines on the serpent
God, is the capital of the state of Kerala. The sprawling
city has an international airport. Most visitors to Kerala
use it only as an arrival point; speeding on immediately to
Kovalam. Trivandrum has good shopping areas and a variety
of comfortable and reasonably priced hotels.
Thiruvananthapuram reveals a blend of modern and traditional
architecture. The Shri. Padmanabhaswami Temple of Lord Vishnu
is impeccably blend in traditional Kerala and Dravidian styles
of art & architecture. Innumerable stone carvings, archaic
inscriptions and multihued paintings garnish the walls of
the temple. The Napier Museum of Kerala is a storehouse of
historic and modern jewellery, particulars of Kathakali dances,
ancient carvings, manuscripts and temple carts. The Imperial
Kanakakunnu Palace, is currently in government authority.
It is the venue of the dance performances and competitions
organised by the department of tourism from October to March
every year.
Getting
There: Air: Thiruvananthapuram international airport
(6 kms from the city. Rail: Direct trains are available to all
the main towns in Kerala as well as the major cities in india. Road: Well connected to all towns & cities.
on
whom Vishnu, the God of Preservation, is believed to be reclining.
Thiruvananthapuram, the city that reclines on the serpent
God, is the capital of the state of Kerala. The sprawling
city has an international airport. Most visitors to Kerala
use it only as an arrival point; speeding on immediately to
Kovalam. Trivandrum has good shopping areas and a variety
of comfortable and reasonably priced hotels.
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