Quite a tongue twister, Thiruvananthapuram or Trivandrum, lying on the southwest coast of India, is the capital to the state of Kerala. The city gets its name from the word, Thiruvananthapuram, meaning the city of Anantha or the abode of the sacred Serpent Anantha on which Lord Vishnu, the preserver of the Hindu trinity, reclines. a beautiful seaside city built on seven hills, Thiruvananthapuram has a tropical climate and has a pleasant weather all the year round.
The city, according to the legends, boasts of being associated with King Solomon whose ships landed at a port called Ophir. Traders have been coming to these parts as far back as 190 A.D. for spices, sandalwood, and ivory.
On your vacation to Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala pay a visit to Shree Padhmanabhaswamy Temple, Kanakakunnu Palace, Dedicated to Lord Vishnu this temple is held sacred by the Hindus from antiquity. The temple has a large complex with a huge gopuram. It has a tank beside it for ritual bathing.
The Kanakakunnu Palace located in the heart of Trivandrum city is one of the most beautiful buildings. The palace and its sprawling grounds are today the venue for many cultural meets. In addition to that, the museum is another piece of architectural splendor. The Napier Museum, the Natural History Museum, the Reptile House and the Shri Chitra Art Gallery are in the same complex amidst a well laid out garden.
Two nearby places worth visiting while in Thiruvananthapuram, India are Veli and Shankhumuggam; the former has been converted into a superb tourist village while the latter boasts of lovely temples and a huge statue of a mermaid presently being worked upon by a famous sculptor.
An absolute must is Kovalam that lies barely 18 km away Thiruvananthapuram. The beach is considered one of the finest in the world and provides ingredients for an ideal vacation away from Thiruvananthapuram. Besides swimming, there are opportunities for surfing and water skiing. Known worldwide or its yoga centers, Kovalam draws many tourists from al over the world.
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