{"id":4583,"date":"2026-08-01T15:40:52","date_gmt":"2026-08-01T10:10:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/?p=4583"},"modified":"2026-08-02T15:42:19","modified_gmt":"2026-08-02T10:12:19","slug":"trip-to-sree-padmanabhaswamy-temple","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/trip-to-sree-padmanabhaswamy-temple-4583","title":{"rendered":"Guide to Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple – History & Near By Places to Visit"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Thiruvananthapuram is the capital city of Kerala<\/a> state in southern India and is among the oldest cities in the world. The beautiful coastal city is situated on the seaside and it is popular as it lies on seven hills. Popular as Trivandrum<\/a>, this picturesque and historical city is located between the Arabian Sea and the Western Ghats. The name of the city literally means \u2018the town of Lord Anantha\u2019.<\/p>\"A\n\n\n\n

Trivandrum is an extremely popular spot among the spiritual and religious tourists as it is the abode of the sacred serpent on which Lord Vishnu resides. The city is also a major trading hub for spices, ivory, and sandalwood. Many central and state government offices are also present here. Trivandrum is a major hub for educational institutions including the Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology and the Indian Institute of Science, Education, and Research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kerala state has many temples each with its unique architecture which makes them stand out. These magnificent temples have fascinating stories behind them. Thiruvananthapuram also has many such temples and the major one among them is Padmanabhaswamy Temple. The temple, being among one of the oldest temples in India, attracts many visitors round the year. This temple is significant as it finds a place in ancient texts like the Puranas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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