CULTURE

Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple

Located just 14 Kms from resort, a visit to Sri Padhmanabhaswamy Temple is a must to complete the quintessential Kerala experience. It is believed to be the world’s richest temple, with Billions of dollars’ worth of gold and jewellery stored in its cellars, but it showcases much more than its sheer wealth alone. This ancient shrine houses the family deity of the Royal House of Travancore and is still administered by them. The architecture showcases a magnificent blend of Kerala and Dravidian styles built in stone and bronze. Feast your eyes on mural paintings that adorn the outer and interior walls of this sanctum sanctorum. Only hindus are allowed to enter and theres strict dress code

Pazhavangaadi Sree Maha Ganapathy Temple

The Pazhavangadi Maha Ganapathy Temple is situated at East fort in the heart of Trivandrum city. The main Deity of the temple is Sri Mahaganapathy. The main idol is installed in a seated posture with the right leg in a folded stance. The temple is situated in close proximity to the Sri Padmanabha Swamy Temple. Other Deities worshiped at the temple include Dharmasasta, Goddess Durga and Nagaraja. The temple sculptures include 32 different forms of Lord Ganesha. The original Idol was maintained by The Nair Brigade initially at Padmanabhapuram and later when they were shifted to trivandrum they installed the Idol and the current temple came into being. After the integration of the Travancore army with the Indian Forces, the temple is being maintained by the Indian Army

Attukal Bhagavathy Temple

The Attukal Bhagavathy Temple is a hindu shrine located at Attukal , 13 km from resort. The goddess of the temple is identified with Bhadrakali, mounted over a vetala. She is also identified with Kannagi, the heroine of Ilango Adigal’s epic Cilappatikaram. The temple is renowned for the annual Attukal Pongal festival, in which over three million women participate. A festival that has figured in the Guinness Book of World Records for being the single largest gathering of women for a religious activity, the Attukal Pongala continues to draw millions of women with each passing year

Madre De Deus Church (Vettukaud Church)

Madre de Deus Church, Vettucaud, a sacred haven that stands as a beacon of faith and devotion. Nestled by the serene shores, the church is renowned for the Christ The King Shrine, where believers gather in reverence and joy, celebrating the boundless love of Christ. The majestic architecture of the shrine, combined with a peaceful atmosphere, invites visitors to pause, reflect, and connect with the divine. Join us in celebrating faith, love, and the beautiful journey of life at Madre de Deus Church.

Beemapally Dargah Shereef

Beemapally is a famous mosque near Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum), Kerala’s capital city. It is also known as Beemapally Dargah Shareef and is home to the tomb of Syedunnisa Beema Beevi, a Muslim woman with divine powers, and her son Syedushuhadamaheen Abubacker. Every year there is a festival held to venerate Beema Beevi which attracts thousands of pilgrims from all faiths and castes.

Maheswaram Sri Sivaparvathi Temple

The Chenkal Maheswaram Sri Sivaparvathi Temple (also known as Dakshina Kailasam) in Kerala is famous for housing the world’s tallest Shiva Lingam, standing at a record-breaking \(111.2\) feet. It is located in Chenkal, about 23 km from resort