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The history of Thiruvananthapuram dates back to the 18th century AD. In 1795, the city became the capital of the princely state of Travancore . Several historic landmarks of the city, including the Kowdiar Palace , University of Kerala , and Napier Museum were built during that period.
Tennis coaching can be obtained at Trivandrum Tennis Club Adventure sports. Varkala near Thiruvananthapuram is known for adventure activities like paragliding etc. Kovalam hosts one of India's oldest surfing enclaves and also one of the first exclusive surf shops in India. [ 11 ]
Thiruvananthapuram, the capital of Kerala, is known as the "City of Statues". [1] [2] There are over 50 statues in the city, depicting a wide range of people, from historical figures to cultural icons. [3]
The famous Swathi Sangeethotsavam music festival is held every year during this festival in the Navratri mandapam and in some other surrounding temples. The festival was named in honour of the Maharajah of Travancore, Swathi Thirunal Rama Varma and is organized by his descendant in the Royal Family, Prince Rama Varma .
Much of history of the region from the 6th to the 8th century is obscure. [1] From the Kodungallur line of the Cheras rose the Kulasekhara dynasty , which was established by Kulasekhara Varman . At its zenith these Later Cheras ruled over a territory comprising the whole of modern Kerala and a smaller part of modern Tamil Nadu.
The Trivandrum Marathon is a marathon organised by the Trivandrum runners club every year. [279] There will be two main races; a half marathon of 21 km and a full marathon of 42.19 km. A special 2 km fun run is also organised for public participation. [280] Trivand Run is another marathon conducted every January in the city. [281]
Marthanda Varma was born in 1706 to queen Karthika Thirunal Umadevi, the Queen of Attingal, and Raghava Varma of Kilimanoor Palace. [8] Queen Karthika Thirunal Uma Devi - an adoptee from the northern Kolathunadu ruling family - was the senior queen of Attingal at the time.
Raja Ravi Varma was born M. R. Ry. Ravi Varma, Koil Thampuran of Kilimanoor at Kilimanoor palace in the erstwhile princely state of Travancore (present-day Kerala) [6] into an aristocratic family that for over 200 years produced consorts for the princesses of the matrilineal Travancore royal family.