Things To Do in Thiruvananthapuram

1. Padmanabhaswamy Temple Visit: Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple is among the 108 Vishnu Temples or ‘Divya Desams’ located in the country of India. The temple is dedicated to the Supreme god Vishnu in the form of an idol or statue which is known as the presiding deity. The temple is covered in gold-plated covering and is considered to be one of the richest temples in the world.  Padmanabhaswamy Temple timings are from 3.15 am to 12 pm and 5 pm to 7.20 pm daily. On the east side, there is a broad passage that goes into the sanctum sanctorum and it has sharp sculptured granite-stone pillars with exquisite carvings. There is also a drama hall where kathakali-a classical art form from Kerala is performed during the annual ten-day festival which takes place in the temple during the Malayalam months of Meenam and Thulam. You can stay in one of the hotels near Padmanabhaswamy Temple for a comfortable visit. 

2. Kuthiramalika Palace: The century-old Kuthiramalika Palace was established in the 1840s by the great Maharaja Swathi Thirunal. Kuthira Malika means ‘Mansion of horses’ and this name seems appropriate as there are 122 horses sculpted in the many pillars that support the southern roof of this grand structure. The purpose of constructing this palace indeed was to try and keep alive all the many arts of India, mainly the southern states. Right at the heart of this, you will also find theKuthiramalika Palace Museum. It has ethnic jewelry once used by queens, wooden paintings and carvings, armory, and idols of the purest metal also can be seen in the museum. The palace is mainly constructed with teakwood, rosewood, marble, and granite and it is believed that around 5,000 Vishwa