Trivandrum, the capital of the state of Kerala is a beautiful seaside city built on seven hills. The city gets its name from the word, Thiruvananthapuram, meaning the city of Anantha or the abode of the sacred Serpent Anantha on which Lord Vishnu, the preserver of the Hindu trinity reclines. The famous Sri PadmanabhaSwamy Temple is dedicated to Vishnu and is a landmark in the city. Art Gallery & Natural history museum, Napier museum, Sri Chitra Art Gallery , Chalai Bazar (famous market) etc