Overbridge Junction


Overbridge Junction is a major, busy commercial hub situated in the heart of Thiruvananthapuram District, Kerala. Strategically positioned along Mahatma Gandhi (MG) Road between Ayurveda College Junction and East Fort, it serves as a critical transit point connecting key areas across the capital city.

Location & Key Distances

Location / Landmark

Distance

Position / Significance

Ayurveda College Junction

300 m

Adjacent along MG Road

Thampanoor

500 m

East, direct link to major transit hubs

Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station

500 m

Nearest rail connection

KSRTC Central Bus Terminal (Thampanoor)

500 m

Nearest major inter-state & intra-state bus terminal

East Fort (Kizhakke Kotta)

600 m

South along MG Road, access to Padmanabhaswamy Temple

Statue Junction

1 km

North along MG Road, administrative center

Vanchiyoor

1.1 km

Northwest, district court and residential sector

Thiruvananthapuram International Airport

~5 km

Nearest airport

Key Features & Surrounding Landmarks

  • Commercial & Shopping Hub: Lined with major retail outlets, textile showrooms, jewelry stores, electronics shops, banks, and commercial complexes, making it one of the city's highest-footfall shopping zones.
  • Key Landmarks: Lies in close proximity to the historic SMV Government Model Higher Secondary School, Pazhavangadi Ganapathy Temple, and the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple complex near East Fort.
  • Connectivity & Pedestrian Infrastructure: Connects MG Road to the Railway Station Road leading into Thampanoor. The area features a dedicated pedestrian foot overbridge across MG Road to help foot traffic safely cross this densely congested intersection.
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Pazhaya Sreekanteswaram Temple
Pazhaya Sreekanteswaram Temple

Pazhaya Sreekanteswaram Shree Mahadeva Temple (Old Sreekanteswaram Temple), located near Puthenchantha, Overbridge, and the Ayurveda College Junction in Thiruvananthapuram, is one of the region's oldest and most historically significant Shiva shrines. Historical accounts, such as those by historian Elamkulam Kunjan Pillai, trace its existence back to at least the 9th to 10th century AD, making it the original spiritual abode before the newer Sreekanteswaram Mahadeva Temple was established nearby.

·         Deities & Architecture: The primary presiding deity is Lord Shiva (worsographed as a Shivalinga), alongside Lord Mahavishnu, Ganapathy, serpent deities (Nagas), and a Durga shrine. The structure features traditional Dravidian and Kerala architectural elements with minimal modern renovations, preserving a quiet, old-world, and deeply nostalgic atmosphere.

·         History & Legends: Local lore connects the surrounding area to the legendary Kanwa Tapovana, with a nearby reclaimed ancient pond (Chettikulam) historically linked to Kanvatirtha. The temple is also famously associated with historical Travancore royal processions, lying along the traditional route taken by the King of Travancore during the Pallivetta festival associated with the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple.

·         Rituals & Special Observances: Devotees regularly offer specialized prayers and rituals such as Mrityunjaya Homam, Mrityunjaya Archana, Jaladhara, Pinvilakku, and Kuvala Mala Samarpanam to Lord Shiva. Major pan-Hindu festivals like Maha Shivaratri and Thiruvathira draw significant numbers of worshippers seeking spiritual peace and solace.

·         Atmosphere: Visitors note that the temple retains a quiet, nostalgic, and deeply traditional ambiance, standing relatively unchanged by modern commercialization amidst the busy surroundings of the city center