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It is also referred as the “ Evergreen City of India ” by Mahatma Gandhi, by its undulating low coastal hills and busy commercial alleys.
Apart from being the political nerve centre of Kerala , it is also a major academic hub and is home to several educational institutions. Thiruvananthapuram literally means "City of Lord Anantha " in Malayalam
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It is sandwiched between theWestern Ghats and theArabian sea. There are highlands, which form the eastern suburbs of the city. The highest point in the district is theAgasthyarkoodam which rises 1890 m above sea level.Ponmudi and Mukkunimala are hill-resorts near the city. |
Thiruvananthapuram has a rich cultural background, with the rulers of erstwhile Travancore taking an active interest in development of arts and culture. The interesting places here are Kovalam Beach , Padmanabha Swamy Temple, Sree Chitbra Art Gallery , Kuthiramalika Palace Museum, Ponmudi and so on.
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