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East Fort (Thiruvananthapuram)

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The East Fort is located at the heart of Thiruvananthapuram city.

History
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East Fort got its name from the eastern entrance to the fort built by the Kings of Travancore. The old city was all inside the fort on four sides with the Sri Padmanabha Swamy temple at the center. It is said that there were huge metal gates on this entrance to the Fort which was decorated with the symbol of a conch, which was the isignia of the Royal Family of Travancore.

Significance
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East Fort or Kizhakke Kotta, as it is known in Malayalam, is today literally the heart of Thiruvananthapuram city. It is the central bus depot for the city bus services run by the state-run KSRTC. It is linked by MG Road to rest of downtown Thiruvananthapuram, and is the point of diversion to other parts of the city, as well as the famed Kovalam beach. The city's Central railway station, as well as the Central Bus Stand (for long distance buses) are both a few minute walk from East Fort, so are most of Thiruvananthapuram's cinemas, as well as top cultural venues and shopping malls.Sri Padmanabha Swami Temple, from which the city takes its name (Thiru Anantha Puram means 'the city or puram of Holy (Thiru) Anantha, another name for Vishnu, who is the deity of Sri Padmanabha Swamy Temple), is situated inside the East fort entrance.East Fort during the past few decades has trasformed itself into one of the biggest commercial hubs of trivandrum with majority of Branded Jewellery showrooms like Alukkas,Alappat,Josco,Prince,Kalyan.Apart from that it also house the biggest textile shops of southern kerala.Some of other major landmarks are Pattom thanu pillai park for children, Rajadhani buildings,Theerthapada mandapam,Attukal shopping complex,Sri karthika thirunal theatre, Transport office, Taluk office.The majort KSRTC terminal is just outside east fort facing putharikkandam fields which offer a base ground for major political rallies and demonstrations.Gandhi park which gives a recreational comfort to passengers as well as others is just 50 meters infrot of it.

Places of interest
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Sri Padmanabha Swami Temple and Padmatheerthakkulam - 200 m
Sri Attukal bhagavathy temple - 2km
Pazhavangadi Ganapathi temple - 250 m
Chalai bazaar - 100 m
Kuthira Malika - 150 m
Abhedananda Ashram - 200 m
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East_Fort
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Coordinates:   8°28'57"N   76°56'51"E

Comments

  • wikimapiakerala
    Touched by the majestic splendour of the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple in the heart of Thiruvananthapuram, rests the vibrant place named East Fort. East Fort is situated between Manacaud and Statue. Basically the busiest part of Thiruvananthapuram, it has the good fortune of being the abode of Lord Padmanabha (Lord Vishnu). The term East Fort is derived from the massive forts which surround the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple. The Fort on the eastern side measures 20 ft in height and the temple faces the eastern side of the Fort, which accounts for its name. This main part of Thiruvananthapuram is surrounded by offices, business and shopping centers, parks and temples. Major landmarks include State Transport Commissioner Office, Gandhi Park, Chalai Bazar, Putharikandam Maidanam, Kuthiramalika Palace Museum, CVN Kalari Sangham, Attukal Shopping Complex and Revenue Divisional Office. Pazhavangadi Ganapathy Temple situated nearby offers mental ecstasy and tranquility to the visitors. Hotel Saj Lucia provides accommodation facilities to the visitors. The City Bus Station (East Fort Station) in close vicinity provides easy access. Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station (1 km) is the nearest railway station. Trivandrum International Airport is at a distance of 5 km from East Fort
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