India trivandrum. First moments in Kerala
City of Trivandrum(also known as Thiruvananthapuram) is the capital of India. Kerala is a mixture of different cultures, religions, colorful holidays, ancient and limitless reservoirs, dense forests and amazing vegetation. Thiruvananthapuram is located in the southernmost part of the state. Trivandrum is the city where King Solomon's ships first anchored in 1036 BC. Trivandrum is a magnificent coastal city nestled on seven hills. Thiruvananthapuram literally translates as "the place where Saint Ananta lives". The ancient name of the city Trivandrum is the English form of the word "ananthapuram". Today Trivandrum is one of the largest ports, as well as a business center. The city still retains its old charm, which can be seen in the red-tiled roofs, narrow alleys and cozy places. Thanks to all this, combined with stunning nature, tourism is very developed in the city.
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Attractions in Trivandrum
One of the main attractions of the city is Thiruvananthapuram zoo. It is located in the city center, and its area is more than 22 hectares. Thanks to its beautiful nature and an abundance of wildlife, it is a major tourist attraction. If you want to take a closer look at some animal (or bird) and learn something new and interesting, then the zoo will be an ideal place for this. This zoo is the best in western India. Animal and wildlife lovers will love this place. The Trivandrum Zoo is one of the oldest in India. It was created by the Maharaja of Travancore in 1857 for his own recreation. Now, when forests and protected areas are being massively destroyed, this zoo is dedicated to the conservation of wildlife and various species of animals. Trivandrum Zoo is one of the largest in Kerala, it contains 75 species of animals, and a huge number of reptiles from all over the world are collected in the terrarium.
According to legend, Kerala emerged from the water when the sage Parasurama threw his ax into it. At Cape Kanyakumari, he threw the ax in the direction of the north, and in the place of the sea where the ax fell, land appeared called the land of Parashurama, and now it is the state of Kerala. This corner of India is widely known for its quiet backwaters, abundance of vegetation and crystal clear beaches.
The state of Kerala is replete with beautiful beaches. AND coastline Trivandrum is no exception. Varkala beach famous for a legend. Varkala Beach is also known as Papanasan Beach, which literally means "destroying sins", so it is believed that bathing in its waters washes away all sins. Varkala beach is very popular and picturesque, there are many cliffs and springs mineral water, as well as here you can see sparkling fountains. This beach is so beautiful that you can spend the whole day here and enjoy the beautiful sunset (and sunrise).
Kovalam beach located 16 kilometers from the city of Trivandrum. It consists of three crescent-shaped beaches called Lighthouse, Hawah and Samudra. All of them are located on the coast of Kovalam and have a lot to offer. Just a few decades ago, Kovalam was a fishing village on the coast of Kerala that sold fish, fruit and coconut beer. Now, Kovalam has eclipsed many of the world's beaches and has become one of the favorite destinations for tourists. Kovalam beach is washed by the waters of the Arabian Sea. The sound of the waves and the fresh sea air create the perfect atmosphere to relax both the body and the soul.
Puvar Island- this is a kind of secret shelter, hidden from the whole world behind dense thickets, so you can only get there through the backwater. To get to Puvar Island, you need to take a boat for 15 minutes - this is the only way. Those lucky ones who know about this place come here to take a break from everyday life and enjoy the solitude in this secluded corner. This is the place where the legendary backwaters whisper with the Arabian Sea, and nature envelops you with its incomparable beauty. The completely untouched and unexplored lands of Puvar Island are an unusual discovery of our days in the exotic lands of Kerala. There are elegant houseboats on this island.
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1. Best time to visit the city of Trivandrum - the period from December to April. At this time, the least amount of precipitation falls in the year.
2. The city of Trivandrum has an airport, so getting here is not difficult.
3. On the cliff of Varkala beach (on the promenade) there are small shops with jewelry, antiques, paintings, clothes and delicious food. It is worth enjoying a leisurely walk and shopping - here you can buy everything: antiques, leather sandals, various jewelry and souvenirs, as well as T-shirts and scarves.
4. Kerala is famous for its unique cuisine - it is spicy, but at the same time - exquisite. Thanks to various ingredients, as well as seafood, Kerala dishes are popular among Hindus, Muslims and Christians. Coconut and spices are added to almost every dish for spiciness.
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Visiting Rishikesh, swimming in the Ganges in Haridwar, driving to Delhi, a few hours at the local airport, flying to Trivandrum with a stop for half an hour in Cochin, taking a taxi and searching for a guesthouse in a coma - such were the days during which we his wife moved from the north of India to its southern part, to the state of Kerala. And on this day, January 9, we had a wedding anniversary - we remember it well. :)
This report contains photos from the first days of being in Kerala, which will allow you to immerse yourself a little in the features of the southern part of the country.
Multi-armed Ganesha.
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Views upon landing in Trivandrum. I already imagine how I will enter the restless Indian Ocean.
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I was immediately struck by the color of the mosque - I had never seen such a thing before. As it turned out, this is the absolute norm for Kerala - there were also blue, yellow, acid green and orange.
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No air conditioners. The same thing happened at Dabolim Airport, Goa - fans and nothing more.
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As in Goa, there are a lot of Christian churches.
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The shape of these temples is sometimes quite unusual for a Russian person.
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And it won't crumble! :)
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Coconut ropes.
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Mosque on the road from Varkala to Trivandrum.
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Military base. After a few shots, they waved their hands at us and forbade us to take pictures.
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Purely Indian - a temple, a lot of wires, road repairs. :)
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Again Ganesha, he is held in high esteem here.
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I first saw black Hindu temples in Trivandrum.
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And this is the temple of Vishnu Padmanabhaswami. Inside is Vishnu, 5.5 meters long, reclining on a snake. The statue is decorated with gold and precious stones.
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This is one of the 108 temples that every Vaishnava should visit during their lifetime. Tourists are not allowed inside. In June 2011, a treasure was found here for an astronomical amount - $ 22 billion! Only the Rajas of Jaipur can boast of such riches in India.
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Beautiful, but after Rankapur it is already difficult to surprise. :)
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And this is one of the walls of the Putan-Malik palace located near the temple. Translated into Russian, it means "the palace of a thousand laughing horses", and when looking at the photo, the meaning of the name becomes clear. :)
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Hollywood smile. :)
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View from the window into one of the rooms.
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The palaces were designed in such a way that it was possible to get from one part of the house to another along the street, but in the shade, and not under the scorching sun.
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A farewell shot - in the distance is a temple, and on the left is the building of the palace of 1000 cackling horses.
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It's not land, it's aquatic vegetation.
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Many houses are being built near Trivandrum.
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It was not easy to get used to the fact that Kerala is a communist state and here on every corner you can see Lenin, Stalin, Marx, Engels, Fidel Castro and Che Guevara! I will tell you more about communism in India in a separate post.
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And this is another feature in the southern part of the country. Gate with statues in front of the entrance to the temple grounds. I shot from the back so that I didn’t get a shot against the sun.
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Various ceremonies are held under these canopies.
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Despite the increased religiosity of the population, some statues are inscribed by local vandals.
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A typical South Indian man is swarthy, mustachioed, curly-haired and in lungs - special men's skirts. Very comfortable piece, by the way - he wore it more than once. :)
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An elephant lives near a temple with a beautiful gate.
Ganesha, he is respected here. Hindu temples in black, I first saw in Trivandrum. Located on the main street M. Gandhi, not far from the bus station.
Vishnu Temple of Padmanabhaswami
Vishnu Temple Padmanabhaswami is a popular Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. This is one of the sacred 108 temples, which are called Divya Desham in Vaishnavism. It is a place of worship for the deity Padmanabhaswami, one of the forms of the god Vishnu. The name of the temple is translated as "servant of Lord Padmanabha".
The Vishnu Padmanabhaswami temple is located in the south of the city of Thiruvananthapuram in the state of Kerala, in southern India. It was built from 1731 to 1750 by order of King Marthand Varma, the powerful ruler of Travancore. This majestic building is a seven-row gopuram, which is covered with excellent carvings. Its height is 30.5 meters. The temple is made in two traditional Indian styles: Dravidian and Kerala.
The interior decoration of the Vishnu temple is dominated by beautiful frescoes with images mystical stories. The altar of the temple is decorated with a statue of the god Vishnu, whose height is 5.5 meters. It can be seen from the three gates of the temple - from one gate you can see the feet, from the other - the body, and from the third - the chest and face.
Vishnu Padmanabhaswami Temple can only be visited by those who profess Hinduism, the rest are not allowed to enter it.
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Trivandrum International Airport
Trivandrum International Airport is the first international airport located in the state of Kerala, India. Located 6 km from the city center of Thiruvananthapuram (formerly known as Trivandrum) and 16 km from the resort of Kovalam. Height above sea level 5 meters. Runway length 3398 meters.
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