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The history of Thiruvananthapuram dates back to the 18th century AD. In 1795, the city became the capital of the princely state of Travancore. Several historic landmarks of the city, including the Kowdiar Palace, University of Kerala, and Napier Museum were built during that period.
This enchanting city, often referred to as Trivandrum, is nestled along the southwestern coast of India and is renowned for its pristine beaches, ancient temples, and colonial architecture. Thiruvananthapuram also boasts a vibrant arts and music scene, making it a cultural hub in the region.
6 days ago · The city’s former name, Trivandrum, was given by the British and is a contraction of Thiruvananthapuram, its ancient name that was adopted again in the early 21st century. Thiruvananthapuram’s industries include mineral processing, sugar milling, textiles, and handicrafts.
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Thiruvananthapuram, [a] commonly shortened to TVM or by its former name Trivandrum, [b] [9] is the capital city of the Indian state of Kerala. It is the most populous city in Kerala with a population of 957,730 as of 2011. [3] The encompassing urban agglomeration population is around 1.68 million. [5] Located on the west coast of India near the ...
3 days ago · What perhaps is special about the ambience of Thiruvananthapuram is the wonderful blend of the strongly traditional, the nostalgically Colonial and the outright modern elements, be it in architecture, in food or in the dress and manners of her people.
May 31, 2022 · Shainu Mohan. Updated on : 31 May 2022, 1:49 am. 1 min read. THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Thiruvananthapuram -- which splits into ‘Tiru’, ‘Anantha’ and ‘Puram’ -- means ‘The City of Lord Anantha’. It is...
Aug 26, 2023 · Trivandrum Night view. Thiruvananthapuram is one of the oldest cities in India, with periodic references in many Greek and Roman literatures. However the city's position came forefront when the Venad Dynasty came into power in the Southern regions, after the Great Partition of Kerala Empire of Cheras in 14th century.
