Thiruvananthapuram is the capital of the State of Kerala. It is bordered by Kollam district in the north, Thirunelveli and Kanyakumari districts of the State of Tamil Nadu in the east and south and the Arabian sea in the west. Thiruvananthapuram is a beautiful city of magnificent structures built on seven hills with anceint and modern style of architecture. Many important cultural institutions, palaces, art galleries, beaches and Sree Padmanabha Swami Temple are located here.