Thennoor

Thennoor is located in Nedumangad Taluk of Thiruvananthapuram District and is near Palode. It is situated about 45 km north-east of Thiruvananthapuram and 25 km from Nedumangad.
It is surrounded by lush green forests, rubber plantations and small hills. Ponmudi and Kulathuppuzha are the tourist interests nearby.
Palode Bus Station (10 km) serves this area. Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station is the nearest railhead.

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Thirumala

Thirumala is a fast growing settlement on the Kattakkada–Neyyar Dam Road in Thiruvananthapuram District of Kerala. The area covers a number of shops, educational institutions, commercial establishments and religious centers. Peyad is five kilometers north-east of Thirumala and National Highway-47 passes through nearby.
Thirumala Kusakode Major Mahadeva Temple is a famous temple here. Karamana, Poojapura and Jagathy are some other important areas near Thirumala.
By road, Thirumala is about 6 km from Thiruvananthapuram Central Bus Station and two kilometers from Vazhuthacaud. Regular bus services are available from Thiruvananthapuram Central Bus Station and East Fort.
Nearest airport : Trivandrum International Airport
Nearest railway station : Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station


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Kusakode Major Mahadev Temple

Kusakode Major Mahadev Temple is a highly revered shrine situated at Arayalloor, near Thirumala in Thiruvananthapuram. This ancient shrine is dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Tradition recounts that Kusakode Mahadev Temple is the samadhi of a holy saint called Kusavar Maharshi. On the top of the samadhi is the Shivling, the primeval energy of the creator, where regular pujas are conducted. Separate niches are earmarked for the deities of Lord Ganesh and Nagaraja.
A holy water tank is situated nearby. The Mahashivratri festival is celebrated with great pomp and splendor by the devotees in February / March.
Trivandrum International Airport and Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station are the nearest airport and railway station.

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Soman Nagar

Soman Nagar is a quite residential area situated between Karamana and Kalady, in Thiruvananthapuram . It is located about two km east of Thiruvananthapuram Central Bus Station. The place is dotted with temples, schools and colleges. Thekkathil Sree Chamundi Devi Temple and Mannady Bhagavathy Mahadevar Temple are the major temples in this area. Local buses are available from East Fort. Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station is two km away. Trivandrum International Airport is the nearest airport.

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Sreekanteswaram

Sreekanteswaram is one of the busy residential areas lying near Kaithamukku in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. This thickly populated area is bordered by Puthenchantha on the east, Fort on the south and Punnapuram and Kaithamukku on the west. Sreekanteswaram is around 1 km from East Fort and 2 km from Statue Junction. Sreekanteswaram Temple, a highly revered shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva, is the main landmark. Sreekanteswaram Park, a favored destination of senior citizens and families, is another prime spot in this area. Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station is the nearest railhead. Trivandrum International Airport is about 7 km away.

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Sreekanteswaram Temple



Sreekanteswaram is known for the temple of Lord Shiva.There is another temple by the name "Pazhaya Sreekanteswaram" near Overbridge,Trivandrum.In the 'Mathilakam' records (documents relating to administration of Sree Padmanabha Swami Temple,Thiruvananthapuram) there is reference about this temple.In this temple, the 2 main deities are Lord Shiva and Lord Mahavishnu.

The story goes that there was an old sweeper maid who used to work in Pazhaya Sreekanteswaram Temple.After the day's work,the tired old maid used to take rest under the shade of a tree near her hut.She would keep the broom and the pot called "Kalayakkudam" near the tree.One day it so happened that after her rest, she tried to lift the pot but it would not move!! So she tried to break the pot using a stone.To her great shock she found that the pot was bleeding profusely!! It is believed that Lord Shiva gave darshan to the old lady.On further enquiry, it was confirmed to be 'SWAYAMBHU SHIVA LINGA'.The king inspected the spot and orderd to build a new Shiva Temple there which in the later years become the famous Sreekanteswaram Temple.This temple must be at least 700 years old.
Hundreds of devotees worship at Sreekanteswaram Temple every day.The main idol faces east.The sacred temple pond is seen on the eastern side.Sree Mahaganapathy, Sree Dharmasastha,Sree Nagaraja,Sree Murukan,Sree Anjaneya and Sree Krishna are also worshipped in this glorious temple.Although the "Sreekoil"(Sanctum Sanctorum) is very small,divine presence is strongly felt.

Sreekanteswaram Temple is conveniently located at 3 km from Trivandrum Central Railway Station and KSRTC Bus Stand and 1 km from Sree padmanabha Swami Temple.

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Sreekanteswaram Durga Devi Temple

Durga Devi Temple is a beautiful shrine, situated near East Fort, at Sreekanteswaram, in Thiruvananthapuram. Goddess Durga, one of the many forms of Shakti, is the main deity of the temple. This temple complex is also home to the sub deities of Lord Ganesh, Navagrahas and Lord Muruga. The annual festival celebrated in the month of March is the largest crowd pulling events in Sreekanteswaram. Sreekanteswaram Temple is situated nearby.
Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station (2 km) and Trivandrum International Airport (7 km) are the nearest railway station and airport.

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Sreekanteswaram Park

Sreekanteswaram Park is a prime spot in Sreekanteswaram, one of the busy residential areas lying near Kaithamukku in Thiruvananthapuram. It is around 1 km from East Fort and 2 km from Statue Junction.
Sreekanteswaram Park, opened in the year 1981, is maintained by the City Corporation. It is a favored destination of senior citizens and families looking for an evening getaway. The park has green lawns and a variety of plants laden with fruits and flowers. Sreekanteswaram Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva is in the neighborhood.
Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station is the nearest railhead.

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Punnakkamugal

Punnakkamugal is a residential area in Thiruvananthapuram. The place is around 2 km from Thirumala, 1 km from Mudavanmugal and 3 km from Poojapura.
Punnakamugal Sree Mahaganapathy Temple and Punnakamugal Sree Swayampoorna Ashram are the major landmarks.
Local bus services connect Punnakkamugal with Thirumala and East Fort. Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station and Trivandrum International Airport are the nearest railhead and airport respectively.

Punalal

Punalal is a remote village in Thiruvananthapuram District of Kerala. Situated away from the hustle and bustle of the city, the village is an ideal tourist destination. It is around 23 km from Thiruvananthapuram and is easily accessible by buses from here. Aryanad (5 km), Vellanad (5 km) and Nedumangad (14 km) are the nearest villages. Vellanad Devi Temple, Neyyar Dam (14 km) and Aruvikkara Dam (9 km) are the nearest tourist attractions. Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station and Nedumangadu Bus Station are the nearest railhead and bus station. Trivandrum International Airport, around 32 km away, serves this area.

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Pulinkudi


Pulinkudi is a beautiful coastal village near Vizhinjam, about 10 km from Thiruvananthapuram. It is internationally reputed for its beaches, ayurvedic tradition, traditional wooden houses and resorts.
Pollution free atmosphere, calm sea, public and private beaches, non-perturb atmosphere, friendly hospitality of the local inhabitants, hygienic surroundings make Pulinkudi an ideal location for tourists.

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