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Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple
Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple is a Hindu temple located in Thiruvananthapuram, the capital of Kerala, India. The name of the city of 'Thiruvananthapuram' in Tamil and Malayalam translates to "The City of Lord Ananta", the temple's main deity. It features a high wall and a gopura from the 16th century and is built in an intricate mixture of Chera and Dravidian architecture. In the "Anantha Shayana" posture, the eternal yogic sleep on the infinite serpent Adi Shesha, Padmanabhaswamy is enshrined. Travancore's royal family worships Padmanabhaswamy as its tutelary deity. Temple trustees are currently led by the titular Maharaja of Travancore, Moolam Thirunal Rama Varma.
Vizhinjam Beach
A natural port, this fishing hamlet is expected to grow to be a major port in the region. Sagarika Vizhinjam Marine Aquarium is located near Theatre Junction and possesses a rich wealth of marine life. The Vizhinjam Beach is also home to a rock-cut temple that depicts half-complete relics of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvathi.
Kanakakkunnu Palace
Kanakakunnu Palace is located in Thiruvananthapuram near the Napier Museum. It is India's first digital garden, created by Akhilesh S. V. Nair and A. Gangaprasad, University of Kerala, Department of Botany. Today, the palace and its sprawling grounds host many cultural meetings and programs. The Department of Tourism organizes an all-India dance festival every year. There are daily performances of classical Indian dance during this time. There are many tourists streaming from foreign countries every year.
LULU MALL
The Lulu Mall Thiruvananthapuram is located in Thiruvananthapuram, the capital city of Kerala, India. There are 190,000 square meters in this mall, which is one of the largest in India. At Aakkulam near Technopark, the largest IT park in India, the shopping mall is situated on National Highway 66. More than 300 national and international brands are represented at the mall and there are 12 anchor stores, including a Lulu Hypermarket and what is believed to be the country's largest indoor entertainment zone. There are also more than 3,800 parking spaces available in the multi-level parking structure. The facility also has a food court that can accommodate 2500 people and serves regional, international, and specialty cuisines. An IMAX screen, a 4DX screen, and a 12-screen Superplex Multiplex with a brand new projector are part of the mall's entertainment facilities. The mall is owned and managed by Mr. Yusuff Ali, the chairman and managing director of LuLu Group International.
MAGIC PLANET
Magic Planet, a museum of magic, is a totally new concept found at the Kinfra Film and Video Park in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. It was designed by upholding the torch of science with the foresight of Gopinath Muthukad, as well as by rehabilitating the thirsty Indian street magicians who are carrying on the true legacy of Indian magic, in order to pass down the elixir of magic to the next generation. Visitors can enjoy a variety of fascinating activities here. It is among these varied segments that the ‘Street Magic Venue’ attracts visitors in hordes with its spellbinding performances and tricks like the 'Indian Mango Mystery' and 'Indian Basket Trick' performed on the streets. The Magic Planet will captivate you beyond words, with its magic castle and acrobatic shows, and its magic gallery at the History Museum displaying rare memorabilia tracing the history of magic and magicians from the Middle Ages to the 1950s. There is also the Fantasy Theatre at the Magic Planet where you will see mind-blowing illusions, music, and theatrical effects.
KOVALAM BEACH
Kovalam is a small coastal town in Kerala's southernmost region, south of Thiruvananthapuram. Located on Lighthouse Beach's southern end is a striped lighthouse with a viewing platform. The palm-backed beaches also include Hawa Beach and Samudra Beach. Across the busy fishing, the harbor is Vizhinjam Juma Masjid mosque. Inland, Sagarika Marine Research Aquarium displays technology used in pearl production.
Shankumugham Beach
Shankumugham Beach is located in the Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala, south India. A sandy beach can be found on the western side of Thiruvananthapuram, very close to the Trivandrum International Airport. White sand and a serene atmosphere provide everything you need to spend an ideal evening at the beach away from the hustle and bustle of the city. A great place to watch the sunset is across the street at the Old Coffee House, which serves good food. As the presiding deity of the city, Sri Ananthapadmanabhan, Shanghumugham beach is considered his ‘Arattukadavu’.
NAPIER MUSEUM
A great museum and the Natural History Museum can be found in Thiruvananthapuram city. There are also zoological parks, museums, art galleries, banquet halls, an aquarium, and 3D theatres within the complex. It has a natural air conditioning system that was built in the 19th century. The temple contains bronze idols, ancient ornaments, a temple chariot, and ivory carvings among other historical artifacts. The Japanese shadow-play leather depicting the epics of the Mahabharata and Ramayana is especially impressive. Here, Kerala's rich cultural heritage is on full display. A mix of Indian, Chinese, Kerala, and Mughal styles of architecture defines the architecture of the Government Art Museum.