Sreekanteswaram Mahadeva Temple, Thiruvananthapuram

#53 among attractions in Thiruvananthapuram

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Sreekanteswaram Mahadeva Temple is an ancient Shiva temple situated in Thiruvananthapuram, in the Indian state of Kerala. Pazhaya Sreekanteswaram Temple is the original abode of the Lord. ()

Coordinates: 8°29'15"N, 76°57'9"E

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Sreekanteswaram Mahadeva Temple – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Padmanabhaswamy Temple, St. Joseph's Cathedral, Gandhari Amman Kovil, Mahatma Ayyankali Hall.

0.7 miSW
Monumental Hindu shrine to Vishnu
Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Thiruvananthapuram
18 min walk • The Padmanabhaswamy Temple, located in the heart of Thiruvananthapuram, India, is not just a pinnacle of spiritual significance but also an architectural wonder that encapsulates the essence of ancient Indian temple construction.
1.2 miN
Church
St. Joseph's Cathedral, Thiruvananthapuram
30 min walk • St. Joseph's Cathedral, a beacon of spiritual solace, stands proudly in the bustling city of Thiruvananthapuram, India. This church, with its distinctive architecture, is a center of worship for the local Christian community and a place of interest for visitors from...
0.5 miNW
Temple
Gandhari Amman Kovil, Thiruvananthapuram
12 min walk • Nestled within the bustling city of Thiruvananthapuram, the capital of Kerala, India, lies the sacred Gandhari Amman Kovil, a temple steeped in history and devotion. This revered shrine is dedicated to Kanya Kumari, an incarnation of the goddess Parvati, and is a...
1.1 miN
City hall
Mahatma Ayyankali Hall, Thiruvananthapuram
27 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Thiruvananthapuram, the capital city of Kerala, Mahatma Ayyankali Hall stands as a proud testament to the city's vibrant community life and cultural ethos. Named after the revered social reformer and leader Mahatma Ayyankali, this city hall is a...
0.7 miN
Shopping, Market
Pettah Market, Thiruvananthapuram
18 min walk • Pettah Market, nestled in the bustling city of Thiruvananthapuram, is a vibrant and thriving bazaar that pulsates with the rhythms of daily Indian life. A cornucopia of sights, sounds, and smells, this market offers an authentic slice of local culture and is an...
1.1 miN
Botanical garden
Tropical Botanic Garden and Research Institute, Thiruvananthapuram
29 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Thiruvananthapuram, the Tropical Botanic Garden and Research Institute is a verdant oasis that spans across 300 acres of undulating land. Established in 1979, this botanical garden is not only a feast for the eyes with its lush landscapes...
0.9 miSW
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Mithrananthapuram Trimurti Temple, Thiruvananthapuram
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0.7 miSW
Temple
Pazhavangadi Ganapathy Temple, Thiruvananthapuram
18 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Thiruvananthapuram, the Pazhavangadi Ganapathy Temple stands as a testament to the spiritual devotion and architectural splendor of Kerala, India. Dedicated to Lord Ganesh, this sacred Hindu shrine attracts thousands of devotees and tourists...
1 miS
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Irumkulangara Durga Devi Temple, Thiruvananthapuram
25 min walk • Irumkulangara Durga Bhagavathi Temple is a Hindu temple in Thottam, Manacaud, Manacaud P.O, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. It is about 1.8 kilometres to the southwest of Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram city.
0.8 miSW
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Venkatachalapathy Temple, Thiruvananthapuram
22 min walk • Sri Venkatachalapathy Temple is a temple situated in Trivandrum, Kerala, about a minute walk from the southern gate of Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple. It is also known as Srinivasar kovil, Perumal Kovil, Iyyengar Kovil or Desikar Sannidhi. The temple was built in 1898.
0.6 miW
Temple
Pazhaya Sreekanteswaram Temple, Thiruvananthapuram
17 min walk • Pazhaya Sreekanteswaram Temple or Old Sreekanteswaram Temple, located at Puthenchantha in Thiruvananthapuram, is one of the ancient Shiva temples in Kerala. According to the renowned historian Elamkulam Kunjan Pillai, this temple existed even in the 9th century AD.

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Which popular attractions are close to Sreekanteswaram Mahadeva Temple?

Nearby attractions include Kovalam, Thiruvananthapuram (5 min walk), Gandhari Amman Kovil, Thiruvananthapuram (12 min walk), Methan mani, Thiruvananthapuram (14 min walk), Kuthiramalika Palace, Thiruvananthapuram (16 min walk).

How to get to Sreekanteswaram Mahadeva Temple by public transport?

The nearest stations to Sreekanteswaram Mahadeva Temple:

Train

Thiruvananthapuram Thampanoor Railway Station (1 min walk)
Thiruvananthapuram Central (2 min walk)

Bus

Thampanoor (1 min walk)
Golden Travels Bus Boarding Point (9 min walk)