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Temples
Bhagavathy Temple, Attukal Manacuad, East
Fort
Popularly known as the Sabarimala of Women, this temple is
one of the ancient temples of South India. 'Pongala Mahotsavam', one of the
famous festivals in Thiruvananthapuram is held at this temple. Read
more about Pongala.
Contact Address
Secretary
Attukal Bhagavathy Temple Trust
P.B. No. 5805, Manacaud P.O.,
Thiruvananthapuram - 695009, Kerala, South India.
Phone: +91-471 - 2463130 (Off) , 2456456 (Temple)
Fax : +91-471 - 2456457
Email : Contact
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Janardhan Swamy Temple, Varkala
It is a 2000 year old temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Located
close to the Varkala
beach, the temple houses a 1,000-year-old sculpted figure of Lord Vishnu.
There is a belief that the water in the pond of the temple is holy and
a bath in the pond will nullify all the sins.
Karikkakam Temple (Sri Chamundi
Temple) Chackai
Dedicated to Goddess Chamundi, the temple is situated in the midst of evergreen
scenery scattered with coconut palms and fauna. A five-storied 63-feet Rajagopuram
(royal tower crafted with gods and goddesses) is the main attraction of this
temple. The tower is marked by meticulously crafted sculptures.
Contact Address
Karikkakam Sri Chamundi Temple
Thiruvananthapuram - 0471 - 2500989 (Office)
0471 - 2507671 (Temple)
Sri Padmanabhaswami Temple
Sri.Padmanabhaswami Temple is one of the most famous Vaishnava
temple in India and also the city's historical landmark. Located inside
the East Fort, the temple i a large complex with an impressive seven - story gopuram
(tower). A blend of the Kerala and Dravidian style of architecture, this is
is a best example of south Indian architecture. The Padma Theertham, the holy
tank outside, An 80-foot golden flag staff, Kulashekara mandapam and Navaratri
Mandapam offer an elegant look to this shrine.
This richly sculptured structure of 260-year-old also famous
for its murals and carvings. Only Hindus are allowed inside the temple and they
have rules of clothing even for male Hindus, who must enter wearing only a white
dhoti. The temples is under the direct control of the erstwhile Travancore Royal
Family.
There are two annual festivals here - one in the month of Pankuni
(Pisces-Meenam) March 15-April14, and the other in Aippasi (Tulaa-Libra) (Oct-Nov).
Thousands of devotees witness this grand ceremony.
Ph : 0471-2450233
The temple opens from 04:15-05:15hrs, 06:45-07:30hrs, 08:30-10:30hrs, 11:30-12:00hrs,
17:15-19:30hrs.
Sree Parasurama Temple, Thiruvallam
The temple is situated on the banks of the river Karamana, 6km south of the
city. This 2000 year old temple is the only temple dedicated to Sri Parasurama,
the mythological creator of Kerala.
Many pilgrims visit this temple for 'Balitharpanam' (homage to the departed
souls), when they make offerings to their ancestors, after taking a dip in the
holy river. There is also a belief that the great monk Adi Shakara made the
'Bali' for his mother at this place.
Aruvipuram Siva Temple, Neyyattinkara
This Shiva temple founded by Sree Narayana Guru, attracts a large number
of worshippers during the Sivarathri festival.
Churches
Christ Church, Palayam
The Vicar
Church of South India
Christ Church House, Nanthencode
Trivandrum - 695003
Kerala
Email : Contact
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Tel: +91 471 2316033,2305902
Mosques
Jama Masjid, Palayam
One of the important mosque in Thiruvanathapuram, this is situated near
to Ganapathy temple and St. Joseph's Church which forms a rare example of communal
harmony.
Jama Masjid, Beemapally 
Beema Palli is a shrine on Beach Road, 5 km south west of the Railway
station. The Shrine is dedicated to Beema Beevi, a Muslim women believed to
have divine powers and the festival is held in her memory. The festival commemorates
the death anniversary of Beema Devi.
Spiritual Centres / Ashrams
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Isalayam, Kadakampalii Lane, Anayara,
Thiruvananthapuram-695029
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Sree Rama Dasa Madhom Ashram, Chankottukonam,
Alinera P.O, Thiruvananthapuram-695581
Phone : 0471-2418809
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Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Dhanwanthari
Ashram, P.O. Neyyardam, Thiruvananthapuram-695576
Phone : 0471-2273093, 2272093
website : http://www.sivananda.org/ndam/
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