About Trivandrum Thiruvananthapuram also known as Trivandrum is the capital of the Indian state of Kerala and the headquarters of the Thiruvananthapuram District. It is located on the west coast of India near the extreme south of the mainland. Referred to by Mahatma Gandhi as the "Evergreen city of India", the city is characterized by its undulating terrain of low coastal hills and busy commercial alleys. Thiruvananthapuram means "City of Lord Anantha" in Sanskrit and Malayalam. The name derives from the deity of the Hindu temple at the centre of the city. Anantha is the serpent Shesha on whom Padmanabhan or Vishnu reclines. The temple of Vishnu reclining on Anantha, the Sri Padmanabhaswamy temple remains the iconic landmark of the city. The city is the state capital and houses many central and state government offices, organizations and companies. Apart from being the political nerve centre of Kerala, it is also a major academic hub and is home to several educational institutions including the Kerala University, and to many science and technology institutions, the most prominent being the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) and Technopark. Quick Facts Average temperature in Trivandrum in Celsius. Summer: Max. 36.2°C, Min. 20.6°C Winter: Max. 35°C, Min. 18°C Location: Southwestern tip of India District Area: 2,192 sq km Language: Malayalam Population: 900,000 - Feb 2003 Altitude: 0 ft. Sea Level Rainfall: 170 cm's May to November Season: February-May 24-34°C June – September 22-28°C October- January 22-32°C Religion: Hindus, Christians, Muslims Languages: Tamil, Malayalam and English Clothing: It is advisable to wear natural fibers or synthetic fiber clothing. Time: 5.30 GMT STD Code: 471 ISD Code: +91 Taj Hotels in Trivandrum » Taj Residency Trivandrum