Thiruvananthapuram District

India / Kerala / Nedumangad /
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Thiruvananthapuram also known as Trivandrum, is the capital of the Indian state of Kerala and the headquarters of the Thiruvananthapuram District. It is located on the west coast of India near the extreme south of the mainland. Referred to by Mahatma Gandhi as the "Evergreen city of India", the city is characterized by its undulating terrain of low coastal hills and busy commercial alleys. With almost 745,000 inhabitants as per the 2001 census, it is the largest and most populous city in Kerala; the wider urban agglomeration having a population of about one million.

The city is the state capital and houses many central and state government offices, organizations and companies. Apart from being the political nerve centre of Kerala, it is also a major academic hub and is home to several educational institutions including the University of Kerala, and to many science and technology institutions, the most prominent being the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), Technopark and IIST.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thiruvanathapuram
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Coordinates:   8°35'20"N   76°57'19"E

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  • This is the best place ti live i'd say in the whole of India. The climate is pretty good whole the year. A must visit place if you go to india. I really enjoyed my stay. Hope i could go there, again, soon.
  • my native place and i love my plce
  • Thiruvananthapuram, formerly known as Trivandrum, is the capital of Kerala. The word Thiruvananthapuram means the land of Anantha or the abode of the sacred snake-god Anantha (the thousand-headed serpent) on which Lord Vishnu, the preserver of the Hindu trinity, reclines. The city is best known for its temple and famous landmark, Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple, dedicated to Padmanabha or Lord Vishnu. Thiruvananthapuram is remarkable for the subtle merging of modern and traditional architecture as evidenced by the various buildings around the city. Red tiled roofs, a beautiful coastline with unending stretches of palm trees, the quaint, narrow, winding streets and above all, the sea, create a fascinating mixture. The Arabian Sea touching the western shores of Thiruvananthapuram had from ancient times boosted this city’s trade links with other parts of the world. Kovalam beach, at a distance of 15 km, graces the southern edge of Thiruvananthapuram, providing a haven from the hustle and bustle of the city. At the northern end is situated the Vikram Sarabhai Space Center, which plays an important role in India’s space program. Other interesting spots in and around the city are the Napier Museum, Sree Chitra Art Gallery, Thiruvananthapuram Zoo, Natural History Museum, the serene hamlet Veli Lagoon, Neyyar dam and the rustic Ponmudi, 3000 ft above sea level. Thiruvananthapuram is an important entry point into India and provides links to the Maldives, Sri Lanka and many countries to the west of the Arabian Sea. A center of various cultural activities, the city offers everything a visitor may ask for. The city spurts into life during Onam, during the months of August and September, which heralds Kerala’s New Year and harvest season. Thiruvananthapuram is well connected with the other major cities of the country by air and railways. Trivandrum International Airport is at Shanghumughom, 7 km from the city and Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station is in the heart of the city. By road, the city is connected via the National Highway 47 to Kanyakumari, Coimbatore, Chennai, and Bangalore.
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  • Nairs are one of the major castes in Kerala, known for their military skills and prowess. In the past, their duty was to protect the land from foreign invasion and internal conflict. Nairs always maintained a close relationship with Namboothiris. The main subdivisions of the Nairs are Velakkittala (barbers), Veluttetattu (washermen), Chakkala (oil mongers), Marars (temple dependants) and Kiriyams. ‘Tharavadu’ was a remarkable feature of the Nair culture. In this joint family system, the karanavar (eldest male in the family) looked after the family. Nairs follow the marumakkathayam (matrilineal) system. The cross-cousin marriage existed in this community ensured that the wealth of the family remained intact and would not be distributed outside the group. In the past, the younger sons of the Namboothiri family were permitted to wed aristocratic Nair women. It was thought to be a prestige by the whole family and the community as such. (User homosapiens was deleted temples and NSS Institutions. User homosapiens is a enemy of hindus nairs.)
  • Mohd Roshan.I too belongs to this place. My beloveds are all in here.I love them all and this place.If some one wants to be company with me contact in this E-mail<sm24343@gmail.com>
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