THIRUVANANDHAPURAM
THIRUVANANDHAPURAM
The Veli Tourist Village which lies where the Veli Lake meets
the Arabian Sea provides for unique boating and picnicking opportunities.
Visitors can hire pedal boats or paddleboats as per their convenience.
Location: Veli
Varkala, a calm and quiet hamlet, lies on the outskirts of Thiruvananthapuram district.
It has several tourist attractions that include a beautiful beach, a 2000-year-old Vishnu Temple and the
Ashramam – Sivagiri Mutt a little distance from the beach.
Location: Varkala
The climate is pleasant year-round.ther attractions near Ponmudi
include Golden Valley and a number of rivulets and rapids, some even across
the road. The lush forest area has tropical vegetation.A variety of wildlife inhabit the hills.
Location: Ponmudi
The Magic Planet located in Thiruvananthapuram which claims to be the world’s first magic themed park is fast emerging as a major tourist spot in Kerala. Envisaged to showcase the wonders of magic and explore its endless possibilities,
LocationKazhakuttam
This land was once the abode of the Paliath Achans, the prime ministers of the Maharajas of Kochi.
the Paliam Palace represents the architectural splendour of Kerala.
Location:
Kovalam
This Museum was thrown open to the public in September 1857.
But the Museum by itself could not attract the people much,
and therefore a Zoo and a Park known as public gardens were started in 1859
Location:
Thiruvananthapuram
he origin of the Temple of Sree Padmanabhaswamy is lost in antiquity.
It is not possible to determine with any exactitude, from any reliable historical documents or other
sources as to when and by whom the original idol
of Sree Padmanabhaswamy was consecrated.
Location:
Pazhavangadi
Neyyar dam is a gravity dam on the Neyyar River in Thiruvananthapuram
district of Kerala, South India, located on the foot of the Western Ghats about
30 km from Thiruvananthapuram.It was established in 1958
Location:
Kallikad
Called the ‘Evergreen city of India’, Thiruvananthapuram is the capital of the state of Kerala. The city comprises beautiful beaches, long stretches of palm fringed shorelines, windy backwaters and historical structures. Along with its natural and historical significance, the city is also popular for its ancient temples that are renowned for their architecture making Thiruvananthapuram one of the most visited pilgrim centers of India.
In the late 17th century, the city was the capital of the Travancore kingdom that was ruled by the Varma dynasty. After forming the Travancore kingdom, Maharaja Marthanada Varma dedicated it to Lord Padmanabha, the presiding deity of Shri Padmanabhaswamy temple and named the city ‘Thiruvananthapuram’.
The word ‘Thiruvananthapuram’ is derived from the Malayalam word thiru- anantha-puram, which means ‘City of Lord Ananta’. Ananta is the serpent Shesha on whom Lord Padmanabha (another form of Lord Vishnu) reclines. During the British era, the name of the city was anglicized to Trivandrum and it was the official name of the city, until 1991, when the government renamed the city to Thiruvananthapuram.
IThe Sri Padmanabhaswamy temple is one of the prominent attractions of the city. Devotees in large numbers visit the temple every year. It’s popular for its architectural splendor and historical and religious significance.
Now the IT hub of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram is also a major academic hub; it houses several educational and scientific institutions like Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) and the Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST).
Attukal Pongala is a 10-day religious festival celebrated at the Attukal Bhagavathy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram in the Indian state of Kerala.
It is said to be built by Sree Moolam Thirunal. In the past It has been later used by the Travancore royal family to entertain its guests and serve non vegetarian food as the royal family was vegetarian. It is now protected by the tourism department the palace plays host to a lot of cultural meets and programs. The Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) has listed this place as a heritage monument.
Swathi Sangeethotsavam (Swathi Music Festival) is a ten-day festival of music celebrating the compositions of Maharaja Swathi Thirunal. The festival is held from 4 to 13 January every year at Kuthira Malika, Trivandrum, where the Maharaja is believed to have composed many of his works. The festival is a tribute to Swathi Tirunal and is exclusively dedicated to his compositions
The Chithra Art Gallery boasts many original works of Raja Ravi Varma, Rabindranath Tagore, Nicholas Roerich, Svetoslav Roerich, Jamini Roy and K C S Panicker. Many miniatures and paintings of the Mughals, Rajputs and the Tanjore and Bengali schools are displayed here.
Kowdiar Palace in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India was built in 1934 by Maharajah Sree Chithira Thirunal Balarama Varma, on Pallikettu (wedding) of his only sister, Maharani Karthika Thirunal Lakshmi Bayi with Lt. Col. G. V. Raja.
Shanghumugham beach is considered as the ‘Arattukadavu’ of Sri Ananthapadmanabhan – The presiding deity of the city. Thousands of Hindus perform ‘Bali Tharpanam’ during special occasions.