Kerala Government
Secretariat
The Kerala Government Secretariat in Thiruvananthapuram is the seat of
administration of the Government of Kerala, housing important
ministries and bureaucratic offices. The Secretariat complex was originally
constructed as Durbar Hall for Travancore Kingdom.
Padmanabhaswamy Temple
Padmanabhaswamy temple is built in an
intricate fusion of the indigenous Kerala style and the Dravidian style (kovil) of architecture
associated with the temples located in the neighboring state of Tamil Nadu,
featuring high walls. It is the richest Hindu temple
in the world.
The principal deity is Vishnu. Sree Padmanabhaswamy is the deity of the royal family of Travancore. The titular Maharaja of Travancore Moolam Thirunal Rama Varma is the trustee of the temple. Those who profess the Hindu faith are permitted entry to the temple and devotees have to strictly follow the dress code. The name of the city of Thiruvananthapuram in Malayalam translates to "The City of Lord Ananta", referring to the deity of Padmanabhaswamy Temple.
The principal deity is Vishnu. Sree Padmanabhaswamy is the deity of the royal family of Travancore. The titular Maharaja of Travancore Moolam Thirunal Rama Varma is the trustee of the temple. Those who profess the Hindu faith are permitted entry to the temple and devotees have to strictly follow the dress code. The name of the city of Thiruvananthapuram in Malayalam translates to "The City of Lord Ananta", referring to the deity of Padmanabhaswamy Temple.
Puthe Maliga Palace
museum
The palace of the Travancore maharajas has carved wooden
ceilings, marble sculptures and imported glass. Inside you’ll find Kathakali
images, armoury, portraits of maharajas, ornate thrones and other artefacts.
The palace grounds consist of the Chitrali Museum containing loads of historical memorabilia, photographs and portraits from the Travancore dynasty.
The palace grounds consist of the Chitrali Museum containing loads of historical memorabilia, photographs and portraits from the Travancore dynasty.
Thiruvananthapuram
Zoo
The Thiruvananthapuram Zoo (also known as Trivandrum Zoo) is located in the city of Thiruvananthapuram, the capital of Kerala,
India.
It occupies 55 acres (22 ha) of woodland, lakes, and lawns. It is the
oldest zoo in India and Asia.
Napier Museum is an art and natural history museum situated in the compound of the zoological park in Kerala.
Napier Museum is an art and natural history museum situated in the compound of the zoological park in Kerala.
Veli Tourist Village
This picnic spot, where the Veli
Lake meets the Arabian Sea, offers boating facilities and
speedboats are also available for hire. Veli Tourist Village also has a children's park and a Floating Cafe by Kerala Tourism Development Corporation (KTDC).
The Veli beach not suitable for swimming due to waste poured from nearby industrial unit.
speedboats are also available for hire. Veli Tourist Village also has a children's park and a Floating Cafe by Kerala Tourism Development Corporation (KTDC).
The Veli beach not suitable for swimming due to waste poured from nearby industrial unit.
Shankumugham Beach
The vast stretch of white sand and the serene atmosphere,
provide an ideal place for relaxation with eating kiosks and a vantage point
for enjoying the sunset.
Kovallam Beach
Kovallam beach is known for its beauty and is a famous
beach of India. It consist a host of shops and has a high rank among tourists.
Kovallam known as ‘Paradise of South India’.
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