Lighthouses Crescent City

lighthouses crescent city

Trivandrum Travel –For Fun Filled Holidays

Shaded lagoons, lush greenery and gentle sea are the features which makes Trivandrum a heavenly destination where tourists can enjoy their leisure in nature's serene ambiance. It is the capital city of Kerala state which is visited by scores of tourists round the year. This is a beautiful seaside city built on seven hills, also known as Thiruvananthapuram. The city derived its name from the word ‘Thiru Ananthapuram' which means the ‘city of Ananth' or ‘the abode of the sacred serpent Anantha' on which Lord Vishnu reposes. This is an important destination of Kerala Tourism which is known for its:

Kovalam Beach:

It is the biggest of all tourist attractions of Trivandrum which is renowned for its three bow-shaped beaches. These beaches are separated from one another by the mountains. Kovalam beach is known for its azure sea, silvery sands and unending queues of palm trees. Light House Beach is the largest of three crescent sizes beaches. It is called so because of its gigantic lighthouse situated on the Kurumkal hill. Hawah Beach is the second largestand Samudra is the smallest of all the three. All three beaches are popular for sunbathing, swimming, spa centers, and water sports activities etc.

Padmanabha Swamy Temple:

This is one of the historical landmarks of this place which is known for its 100 feet grand gopuram. It is one of the 108 divya desams which is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The deity is worshiped here with the name Padmanabhaswamy, which is a form of Vishnu in Anananthasayanam (in eternal sleep) posture. This temple is the finest example of Kerala and Dravidian styles of architecture. The prominent attraction of this temple is gopuram which is adorned with gods, goddesses, celestial nymphs, and demons. The best time to visit this temple is during the Navarathri Festival which is held in the months of October or November.

Napier Museum:

It is one of the oldest museums of India which is named after the first governor general of India John Napier. This museum is among the prominent attractions of this place which is visited by scores of tourists because of its rich antique collections and supreme architecture. The blend of traditional Kerala, Chinese, Mughal and Italian architectural styles provides distinctive identity to this building which delights every visitor.  Sri Chitra Art gallery showcases some of the best works of Raja Ravi Varma and Roerich is amongst the famous attractions of this museum.   Astounding display of traditional Kerala chariots, ivory carvings, stone sculptures, Kuftgiri items are some of the important collections of this museum which give the glimpses of bygone era.

About the Author

Trivandrum Tourism is known throughout the world for its pristine beaches, bustling city and miles stretched sandy beaches fringed with palm tress. This capital city of Kerala is an incredible destination of Kerala Tourism which is visited by scores of tourist from several parts of the globe every year. The biggest of all tourist attractions of this place is Kovalam Beach which is known for its pristine beauty of azure sea and silvery sand.

Lighthouse on an Island, Battery Point Lighthouse, Crescent City, California, USA Landscape Photographic Poster Print by Panoramic Images , 12x36 Lighthouse on an Island, Battery Point Lighthouse, Crescent City, California, USA Landscape Photographic Poster Print by Panoramic Images , 12x36
List Price: $39.99
Sale Price: $39.99

Lighthouse on an Island, Battery Point Lighthouse, Crescent City, California, USA is digitally printed on archival photographic paper resulting in vivid, pure color and exceptional detail that is suitable for any museum or gallery display...

Lighthouse on an Island in the Sea, Battery Point Lighthouse, Crescent City, California, USA Photographic Poster Print by Panoramic Images , 12x36 Lighthouse on an Island in the Sea, Battery Point Lighthouse, Crescent City, California, USA Photographic Poster Print by Panoramic Images , 12x36
List Price: $39.99
Sale Price: $39.99

Lighthouse on an Island in the Sea, Battery Point Lighthouse, Crescent City, California, USA is digitally printed on archival photographic paper resulting in vivid, pure color and exceptional detail that is suitable for any museum or gallery display...

Lighthouse on an Island in the Sea, Battery Point Lighthouse, Crescent City, California, USA Photographic Poster Print by Panoramic Images , 8x24 Lighthouse on an Island in the Sea, Battery Point Lighthouse, Crescent City, California, USA Photographic Poster Print by Panoramic Images , 8x24
List Price: $29.99
Sale Price: $29.99

Lighthouse on an Island in the Sea, Battery Point Lighthouse, Crescent City, California, USA is digitally printed on archival photographic paper resulting in vivid, pure color and exceptional detail that is suitable for any museum or gallery display...

Crescent City Lighthouse Redwoods, CA Photograph - Crescent City, CA Premium Poster Print, 24x32 Crescent City Lighthouse Redwoods, CA Photograph - Crescent City, CA Premium Poster Print, 24x32
List Price: $29.99
Sale Price: $34.99

Decorate your home or office with high quality wall décor. Crescent City Lighthouse Redwoods, CA Photograph - Crescent City, CA is that perfect piece that matches your style, interests, and budget.

Lighthouse on an Island, Battery Point Lighthouse, Crescent City, California, USA Photographic Poster Print by Panoramic Images , 60x20 Lighthouse on an Island, Battery Point Lighthouse, Crescent City, California, USA Photographic Poster Print by Panoramic Images , 60x20
List Price: $99.99
Sale Price: $99.99

Lighthouse on an Island, Battery Point Lighthouse, Crescent City, California, USA is digitally printed on archival photographic paper resulting in vivid, pure color and exceptional detail that is suitable for any museum or gallery display...

Lighthouse on an Island, Battery Point Lighthouse, Crescent City, California, USA Photographic Poster Print by Panoramic Images , 24x8 Lighthouse on an Island, Battery Point Lighthouse, Crescent City, California, USA Photographic Poster Print by Panoramic Images , 24x8
List Price: $29.99
Sale Price: $29.99

Lighthouse on an Island, Battery Point Lighthouse, Crescent City, California, USA is digitally printed on archival photographic paper resulting in vivid, pure color and exceptional detail that is suitable for any museum or gallery display...

Lighthouse on an Island in the Sea, Battery Point Lighthouse, Crescent City, California, USA Landscape Photographic Poster Print by Panoramic Images , 20x60 Lighthouse on an Island in the Sea, Battery Point Lighthouse, Crescent City, California, USA Landscape Photographic Poster Print by Panoramic Images , 20x60
List Price: $99.99
Sale Price: $99.99

Lighthouse on an Island in the Sea, Battery Point Lighthouse, Crescent City, California, USA is digitally printed on archival photographic paper resulting in vivid, pure color and exceptional detail that is suitable for any museum or gallery display...

Crescent City Lighthouse Redwoods, CA Photograph - Crescent City, CA Travel Premium Poster Print, 18x24 Crescent City Lighthouse Redwoods, CA Photograph - Crescent City, CA Travel Premium Poster Print, 18x24
List Price: $19.99
Sale Price: $24.99

Decorate your home or office with high quality wall décor. Crescent City Lighthouse Redwoods, CA Photograph - Crescent City, CA is that perfect piece that matches your style, interests, and budget.

Lighthouse on a Cliff, Crescent City, California, USA Photographic Poster Print by Panoramic Images , 24x8 Lighthouse on a Cliff, Crescent City, California, USA Photographic Poster Print by Panoramic Images , 24x8
List Price: $29.99
Sale Price: $29.99

Lighthouse on a Cliff, Crescent City, California, USA is digitally printed on archival photographic paper resulting in vivid, pure color and exceptional detail that is suitable for any museum or gallery display...

Share and Enjoy:
  • Print
  • Digg
  • Sphinn
  • del.icio.us
  • Facebook
  • Mixx
  • Google Bookmarks
  • Blogplay

Leave a Reply