Stop your search for a terrific holiday here. Welcome to the city of the holy serpent on which Lord Vishnu resides, the capital city of kaleidoscopic Indian state of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram-Trivandrum. The city derives its name from the words ‘tiru’ ‘anantha’ and ‘puram’ meaning ‘the abode of the sacred thousand headed serpent Anantha’. Thiruvananthapuram-Trivandrum happens to be a political, commercial and tourist center at the same time.
The prime tourist attraction of Thiruvananthapuram-Trivandrum is the Padmanabha Swamy temple that is famous for its mural paintings and stone carvings. You may even participate in the annual festival held of Sreekandeswasram temple to catch the city of Thiruvananthapuram-Trivandrum in a festive spirit. The Kuthiramalika Palace Museum and the Napier Museum throw some light on the glorious past of Thiruvananthapuram-Trivandrum are must visits. The art lovers must check out the Sri Chithra Art Galley that displays several works of arts of renowned painters. Though it is the various massage and Ayurvedic centers besides the Yoga and the meditation centers that the tourists usually flock to now a days. The Kovalam beach is the best place to chill out and attracts foreign tourists to Thiruvananthapuram-Trivandrum. Thiruvananthapuram-Trivandrum hosts the annual Classical Music Festival from January 27 to February 3 that is celebrated with performances in pure classical music forms such as Carnatic and Hindustani music and is enjoyed may many. Onam and Christmas happens to be the other important festival celebrated at Thiruvananthapuram-Trivandrum.
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