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Thiruvananthapuram also known as Trivandrum (Anglicised name) is the capital of the Indian state of Kerala and the headquarters of the Thiruvananthapuram District. It is located on the west coast of India near the extreme south of the mainland. Milling around the citys most famous landmark the Sri Padmanabha Swamy Templeare hordes of devotees tourists and citizens going about their daily affairs. This is the home of Lord Vishnu who shelters under the canopy of the sacred serpent - the many hooded Anantha after whom this seaside town is named. Sprawling haphazardly over seven forested hills this ancient city once the capital of the kingdom of Travancore from 1750 till 1958 is a gateway to Keralas most popular tourist attractions. Kovalam Beach is just 10km away and in Thiruvananthapurams placid hinterland the tranquil backwaters lure visitors from around the globe for restful holidays in Gods own Country.
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