Pazhavangadi Ganapathy Temple is located in East Fort, right in the heart of Trivandrum city. The prime deity of this temple is Sree Mahaganapathy, Lord Ganesha. The followers who pay a visit to the temple have a unique and distinct opportunity to witness 32 varied forms of paintings and scriptures of Lord Ganesha. This temple…
A heavenly abode of spiritual sanctity, Santhigiri Ashram, is located in Pothencode, Thiruvananthapuram. The ashram was established by Navajyothisree Karunakara Guru. The ashram still works under the teachings and principles of Guru, his vision of revitalising life, in all its aspects, spiritually, socially, economically and culturally is still the motto of the ashram. Within the…
With a royal blend of Kerala and Dravidian styles of architecture, Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple is widely known to be the richest temple in the world. It has a long record of history with an origin that dates back to the 8th century AD. It is one of the 108 sacred temples or Divya Desams in…
The smallest of all rock cave shrines in Southern India, Vizhinjam Rock Cave Temple, is situated at a distance of 17 km from the city. It is one of the famous tourist attractions in Trivandrum, established in the 8th century. Vizhinjam is the hamlet nearby Kovalam Beach. The shrine is a single-celled rock cave that…
The lovely backwaters of Kerala, a glorious extension of Veli Lake, Akkulam Lake are located at a distance of 10 km from Trivandrum city. The lake offers a refreshing and peaceful ambiance to visitors who wish to spend some quiet time with mother nature. Although one can visit Akkulam Lake through roadways, it’s more fun…
Vellayani Lake, popularly known as Vellayani Kayal in the regional language Malayalam, is the largest freshwater lake in Thiruvananthapuram. The lake is abundant with varieties of flora and fauna, exquisitely explored on a boat ride or a sidewalk. It has a natural ecosystem of its own. An ancient history is entangled with the origin of…
The spectacular amalgamation three adjacent crescent-shaped beaches upheaved the status and pride of Kovalam beach into any tourist’s itinerary. Lighthouse beach, Samudra beach and Hawa beach lined up one after the other along the sun-kissed silver sands and rocky bed, make them the favourite beach of the locals as well as the foreigners. In addition…
The Onavillu is a traditional decorative bow that plays a significant role in the cultural celebrations of Onam in Kerala, particularly in Thiruvananthapuram. This ceremonial artifact is intricately crafted and holds religious significance, especially at the Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple. Every year, around the time of Onam, Onavillu or colorful hand-painted bows, replete with all the…
In the proximity of the Zoological park, there resides a National History Museum and Napier Museum in the nearby compounds. Napier Museum was established at the core of the city around 150 years ago. It is a historical building with ancient artifacts and antique architectural styles. It is famous among the tourist attractions in Trivandrum…
To unravel the mysteries of outer space, to know the origin of the universe, to experience the star-filled sky up above our head, visit Priyadarshini Space Planetarium, the first titled domed planetarium in India and one of the best in South India, established in the year 1994. Planetarium opens into the world of science and…
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