India Natural Beauty: November 2013

Sree Padmanabhaswamy @(Thiruvananthapuram)

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Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple is a Vedic temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located in Thiruvananthapuram, India, in the state of Kerala.

The shrine is run by a trust headed by the royal family of Travancore.

The temple is one of 108 Divya Desams principal centres of worship of the deity in Vaishnavism.

Lord Balarama, according to Srimad Bhagavatam (10.79.18), visited Phalgunam as part of his teerthyatra, took bath in Panchapsaras (Padmatirtham) and made a gift of ten thousand cows to holy men.

The temple is glorified in the Divya Prabandha, the early medieval Tamil literature canon of the Tamil Alvar saints (6th–9th centuries AD), with structural additions made to it throughout the 16th century, when its ornate Gopuram was constructed.

In line with the Temple Entry Proclamation, only those who profess the Hindu faith are permitted entry to the temple.

Napier Museum (Thiruvananthapuram)

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Location: Both Napier Museum and Sree Chithra Art Gallery are situated in the Museum compound, right in the heart of the city, near the zoological park.

Napier Museum built in the 19th century, this Indo-Saracenic structure boasts a natural air-conditioning system and houses a rare collection of archaeological and historic artefacts, bronze idols, ancient ornaments, a temple chariot and ivory carvings. The Japanese shadow play leather figures, used to depict the epics of Mahabharata and the Ramayana, are very interesting.

A visit to the Napier Museum complex reveals a glimpse of Kerala's rich cultural heritage. An exceptional piece of architecture, the Museum is named after the former Madras Governor General, John Napier. The Napier Museum is also called the Government Art Museum. The Museum building is a combination of the Kerala, Mughal, Chinese and Italian architectural styles.

The Sree Chithra Art Gallery near the Napier Museum was opened in 1935 by the then Maharaja of Travancore, Sree Chithira Thirunal, displays rare collection of paintings by Raja Ravi Varma, Svetlova and Nicholas Roerich; exquisite works from the Mughal, Rajput and Tanjore schools of art. An oriental collection consisting of paintings from China, Japan, Tibet and Bali offers a visual treat and are a tribute to the art and culture of these countries. The collection also includes unique copies of Indian mural paintings from pre-historic times down to the 18th Centuary.

Visiting Hours: Open 1000 - 1645 hrs. Closed on Mondays, Wednesday forenoons, Jaunary 26th, August 15th, Thiruvonam and Mahanavami.

Entrance fee: Adult: Rs. 10, Children: Rs. 4

Getting there:

Nearest railway station: Thiruvananthapuram Central, about 2 km.
Nearest airport: Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, about 6 km from the city.

Kuthiramalika Palace Museum (Thiruvananthapuram)

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Location: Adjacent to Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple at East Fort in Thiruvananthapuram.

Visiting hours: (Open 0830 - 1300 hrs, 1500 - 1730 hrs. Closed on Mondays)

The palace was built by Maharaja Swathi Thirunal Balarama Varma - the King of Travancore, who was a great poet, musician, social reformer and statesman. This rare specimen of workmanship in the traditional Travancore style of architecture has exquisite wood carvings. The palace museum displays paintings and various priceless collections of the royal family and is located near the Padmanabha Swamy Temple.

Entrance fee: Adults: Rs. 10, Children: Rs. 3, Foreigners: Rs. 20, Camera permit (outside): Rs. 15, Video: Rs. 500.

Nearest railway station: Thiruvananthapuram Central, about 1 km.
Nearest airport: Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, about 6 km.

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