Karikkakom / Karikkakam

Karikkakam / Karikkakom is a residential locale in Thiruvananthapuram city of Kerala. It lies around 2 km from Chackai and 7 km west of East Fort.
The place is famous for Sri Chamundi Temple, a highly revered shrine dedicated to Goddess Chamundi. The annual pongal festival celebrated here attracts thousands of devotees from far and near.
Regular buses connect Karikkakom with East Fort. The major train station close to this area is Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station. Trivandrum International Airport is the nearest airport.

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Karikkakom Sri Chamundi Temple

Sri Chamundi Temple is a 500-year-old shrine located at Karikkakom, a small settlement in Thiruvananthapuram District of Kerala. It is about 2 km from Chackai and 7 km west of East Fort.
Dedicated to Goddess Chamundi, this highly revered shrine is believed to be the seat of satyam (truth), dharmam (personal duty) and neethi (justice). It is said that during the rule of Travancore Kings, people who were accused of various crimes pleaded their innocence before the presiding deity.
The main attraction of the temple is a five-storey, 63-feet rajagopuram (royal tower). The tower is marked by meticulously crafted sculptures of gods and goddesses. These figures illustrate episodes from Hindu puranas. An annual pongal festival celebrated here attracts thousands of devotees from far and near.

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Karikkakom Pongala

Pongala is a main festival celebrated at Karikkakom Devi Temple. The Makam nakshatra in the Malayalam Month of Meenam is regarded as the star of Goddess Chamundi Devi. Devotees from all over Thiruvananthapuram District and nearby Districts visit the temple to offer Pongala (Rice Pudding cooked in traditional earthen pots) to the Goddess.

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Edapazhanji

Edapazhanji is located near Pangode in Thiruvananthapuram District of Kerala. 'Pazhanji', an old Malayalam word, means low-lying marshes. The word 'Edapazhanji' refers ‘the land in between low-lying marshes.’
Edapazhanji Subramanya Temple is a main attraction here. Pangode Sree Dharma Sastha Temple and Sree Kavil Bhagavathy Temple are nearby. Vazhuthacaud and Jagathy are within a kilometer radius of Edapazhanji.
Edapazhanji is around 5 km away from both Thiruvananthapuram Central Bus Station and Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station. Trivandrum International Airport is about 12 km away.

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Jagathy

Jagathy is located in Thiruvananthapuram District in Kerala. This residential area is situated between Vazhuthacaud (1 km) and Poojappura. The name Jagathy was derived from a Sanskrit word, meaning the earth or bhoomi. In ancient time, it was a low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation.
Sree Krishna Temple situated here offers mental happiness and tranquility to the visitors. River Killiyar flows through the west side of this place.
The office of All India Radio (AIR), DPI office (earlier Free Masons Hall), Ulloor Smaraka Library, Rajiv Gandhi Center for Biotechnology and Sarada Nilayam (the house where poet Ulloor lived) are the nearby attractions.
Trivandrum International Airport and Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station are the nearest airport and railway station respectively.

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Jagathy Sree Krishna Swamy Temple

Sree Krishna Swamy Temple is a highly revered shrine situated at Jagathy between Vazhuthacaud and Edapazhanji in Thiruvananthapuram. The presiding deity of the temple is Lord Krishna. There are sub shrines and niches dedicated to Ganesh, Shiva, Ayyappa, Nagaraja and the Navagraha.
The temple was earlier managed by Koopakara Pottis, who constitute one of the Ettara yogam, the traditional custodians of the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple. One of the pillars of the Mukhamandapa, in front of the sanctum sanctorum has a sculpted relief of an unidentified ruler of Travancore standing with folded hands.
Janmashtami is celebrated every year, which is attended by devotees from all parts of the city.

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Ambalamukku

Ambalamukku Junction

Ambalamukku is located in Thiruvananthapuram District of Kerala. This major busy commercial and residential area situated between Peroorkada Junction and Kowdiar about 3 km from Vellayambalam. Kamukara School of Music, the famous center for Indian performing arts, is situated here. Sree Krishna Swamy Temple and St George Orthodox Church are two important places of worship.
Trivandrum Tennis Club, Kowdiar Palace and Trivandrum Golf Club are some interesting spots in the neighborhood. Narmada shopping complex, an ideal destination for shopping, is only ½ km away. Vayalikkada, just 1 km from Ambalamukku, is an upcoming residential area well within the city limits.
Ambalamukku is around 8 km from both Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station and Thiruvananthapuram Central Bus Station. Trivandrum International Airport is 12 km away.

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Peroor Sree Krishna Swamy Temple

Peroor Sree Krishna Swamy Temple is a highly respected shrine situated at Ambalamukku, a residential zone well within the city limits of Thiruvananthapuram. The temple is managed by the Tiruvithamkoor Devasom board, Ulloor Group.
Lord Krishna is the chief deity worshipped here. Lord Muruga, Lord Shiva, Lord Ganesh, Lord Ayyappa, Goddess Kali, Nagas and Navagrahas are other deities. The main offerings in the temple are navakabhishekam, Ganapathy homam, mrithyumjaya homam, sudarshan homam.
An annual 10-day festival held in Meenam (March/April) is a major draw. This grand festival features a host of cultural programs. A great procession called Arattu marks the finale of this festival. Sree Krishna Jayanti is the other important occasion in the temple.
Ambalamukku lies on Peroorkada-Vellayambalam route, about 3 km from Vellayambalam. It is around 8 km from Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station.

Kamukara School of Music

Kamukara School of Music is run by the Kamukara Foundation, an institution established in memory of the famous singer Kamukara Purushothaman. It aims to promote music and allied arts. The school is located near the Peroor Sree Krishna Swamy Temple at Ambalamukku in Thiruvananthapuram.
The school conducts classes in Carnatic vocal, veena, violin, flute, mridangam, tabala, key board and guitar. Drawing and painting classes and dance classes in Bharatanatyam, Mohiniyattam, Kuchippudi and Keralanadanam are also offered.
Regular buses are available from Thiruvananthapuram to Ambalamukku. Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station and Trivandrum International Airport are the nearest railway station and airport.

Plavazhikom

Plavazhikom is a village located at Vettur Panchayath in Thiruvananthapuram District of Kerala. This residential area situated between Vilabhagom and Nedunganda on Varkala – Kadakkavoor road. The main landmarks are Sree Narayana Training College and Sree Narayana Vilasom Higher Secondary School. Buses are available for Varlala, Kadakkavoor, Chirayinkeezhu, Attingal and Venjaramoodu. The nearest Airport is Trivandrum International Airport. Kadakkavoor Railway Station is the nearest Railway Station.

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Bakery Junction

Bakery Junction  is located in Thiruvananthapuram District of Kerala. This major busy area situated between Palayam and Vazhuthacaud Junction. This place is around 500 m from Palayam, 500 m from Vazhuthacaud Junction 400 m from Panavila Junction, 200 m from Vanross Junction, 400 m from Women’s College Junction, 500 m from Spencer Junction, 700 m from Statue Junction, 2 km from East Fort and 1.4 km from Thampanoor. The main landmarks are Regional Office for Reserve Bank of India, Department of Music (University of Kerala) etc. The nearest Airport is Trivandrum International Airport and Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station is the nearest Railway Station.

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Regional Office for Reserve Bank of India

The Regional Office of the Reserve Bank of India started functioning in Thiruvananthapuram, the capital city of this picturesque state, in 1954. At its inception there was only one Department in the Office viz., Department of Banking Operations (DBO). The operations of the Regional Office expanded in 1968 with the addition of the Agricultural Credit Department. In the same year the location of the Office was also shifted to the Belhaven Palace, which was purchased by the Bank from the descendants of the erstwhile Royal Family of the State of Travancore. Later, in 1981 a sub-office of the Issue Department was set up to cater to the currency requirements of the public.

The present office building at Bakery Junction was opened in 1982 in the heart of Thiruvananthapuram city. All the departments housed elsewhere were shifted to this premises. Other departments such as DAD, PAD, PDO etc also started functioning and the issue sub office was converted into a full-fledged Issue Department.

The Department of Non-Banking Supervision was created in the Office in 1997. In 1998 the Department of Information Technology Cell was set up in the Office.

Several high end information technology related applications are operationalised at this Office such as the Negotiated Dealing System (NDS) to facilitate on-line servicing of public debt, and the Currency Verification and Processing System (CVPS) for processing of soiled notes in the Issue Department. The nearest Airport is Trivandrum International Airport and Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station is the nearest Railway Station.

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Moti Mahal 

Housed within Krishna Building at Bakery Junction, Thiruvananthapuram, Moti Mahal is a one-stop shop for pearl selections, which are exceptional in design and style. All types of pearl specialties including Chinese, Japanese and Australian are available here in a spectrum of colors such as white, cream, whitish blue, rose and grey, of which rose and pink pearls are costly.
A variety of Indian pearls like hyderabadi collections can also be shopped here. The pearls generally come studded in sets, bangles, earrings, pendants and tops. These collectibles excel in luster, surface texture, shape and size.
One of the prominent areas in the city, Bakery Junction is 1.4 km from the railway station and bus terminus.

Ambrosia Bakehouse

Ambrosia Bakehouse is located at Bakery Junction in the heart of Thiruvananthapuram. It has a seating capacity for 30-40 guests. With a variety of pizzas, pies, hotdogs, sandwiches, pastries, milk shakes and cakes, Ambrosia is sure to satisfy the needs of all ages. Home delivery is also available. The bakehouse is at your service from 10:30 to 22:00 hrs. Trivandrum International Airport, 7 km from city, is the nearest airport. Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station and Thiruvananthapuram Central Bus Station are nearby.

Aruvikkara

Aruvikkara is a famous pilgrim center and tourist spot, situated at a distance of 16 km from Thiruvananthapuram city. A rock-shrine dedicated to 'Bhagavathi,' the divine embodiment of female power, is highly revered by the local people. It is situated on the banks of the Karamana River. The picturesque picnic spot, Aruvikkara Dam, is a major attraction of this place. The Durga Temple on the bank of the river has a stream full of fish that fearlessly come close to the shore to be fed by the visitors. Aruvikkara dam supplies water to Thiruvananthapuram city. The nearest Airport is Trivandrum International Airport and Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station is the nearest Railway Station.
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Aruvikkara Dam

Aruvikkara Dam is located in Thiruvananthapuram District of Kerala. It is built across the Karamana River and is around 16 km north of Thiruvananthapuram city. The dam supplies water to Thiruvananthapuram city.
A temple, dedicated to Goddess Durga, is a major attraction nearby. Near the temple there is a small stream full of fish, which fearlessly come close to the edge of the water to be fed by the visitors.
Buses from Nedumangad, Peroorkada and East Fort ply to the dam site. The nearest Airport is Trivandrum International Airport and Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station is the nearest Railway Station.

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