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City Information
The terrific tourist destination of Trivandrum happens
to be the capital city of the kaleidoscopic state of
Kerala. Trivandrum derives its name from the words 'tiru'
'anantha' and 'puram' which when put together mean 'the
abode of the sacred thousand headed serpent Anantha'.
Trivandrum happens to be the political, commercial and
tourist center simultaneously. For the tourists
Trivandrum offers the canoe ride to reach the kovalam
beach, the world-renowned holiday spot. In terms of
health Trivandrum provides to its tourists the best of
the massage and ayurveda centers besides the Yoga and
the meditation centers. The Padmanabha Swamy temple is a
landmark of Trivandrum. The renowned mural paintings and
stone carvings in the temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu is
worth visiting. The Sreekandeswasram temple,
Kuthiramalika Palace Museum and the Napier Museum are
other tourist attractions in Trivandrum.
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