Thiruvananthapuram the capital of the state of Kerala,
Thiruvananthapuram or the City of the Sacred Snake, is built over seven hills.
Named after Anantha, the thousand - headed serpent of Hindu mythology, the city
once formed a part of the Travancore kingdom, its capital at Padmanabhapuram,
now a part of
Tamil Nadu.
Thiruvananthapuram is, decidedly, one of the cleaner and well-planned cities
of the country. The city's scenic appeal, its enchanting beaches, and overwhelming
greenery only add to its uniqueness. It embodies the magical feel of Kerala,
as a whole, and lends terrific insight into the culture of the state. The red-tiled
roofs, the never-ending stretches of palm trees, the maze of narrow, winding
streets and above all, the sea, make for a fascinating mixture. There is an
element of understated and effortless elegance about the city, which leaves
a lasting impression on the visitor.
Places of Interest in Thiruvananthapuram:
The area of historical interest in the city is the Fort, at the southern end
of M.G.Road, which encloses the famous Shri Padmanabhaswamy Vishnu Temple. The
fort gateway leads to the temple, which is surprisingly enough, in the Dravidian
style of architecture, typical of Tamil Nadu. The temple enshrines, and is dedicated,
to the presiding deity of Thiruvananthapuram, Lord Vishnu.
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Excursions in Thiruvananthapuram:
A short distance away from the city's airport is the Veli Lagoon, a serene tourist
village by the side of a beautiful lagoon. It, also, has a exciting range of
aqua sports facilities to offer.
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Festivals in Thiruvananthapuram
The festival, that the entire city, anticipates with great enthusiasm is Onam,
which marks Kerala's new year and harvest season, and comes around in August-September.
The other spectacular event that transfigures the entire city is Thrissur Pooram,
the annual temple festival.
How to Reach Thiruvananthapuram
Thiruvananthapuram is well connected with the other major cities of the country
by air, and railways. By road, the city is connected via the National Highway
47 to Kanyakumari, Coimbatore, Madras, and Bangalore.
