 Sree Anantha Padmanabha Swamy Temple in Kerala is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is an overwhelming structure that has 100 feet high 'gopuram', built in Dravidian style. It is the historical landmark of the city, the main building structure representing a blend of the Kerala and Dravidian styles of architecture. The temple is also famous for Mural paintings and stone carvings. It is one among the 108 temples dedicated to Vishnu in India. A splendid array of gods, goddesses, nymphs, sprites and demons ornament the seven-storey 'gopuram' that forms the temple tower. Lord Vishnu is the presiding divine being which is in the posture of 'Ananthashayanam' on the coiled serpent 'Anantha'. The temple is a pompous sampling of South Indian and Dravidian architectural styles. Thus, this holy shrine attracts thousands of Hindu devotees. Outside the temple courtyard, there is a combination of shops that sell souvenirs, handicrafts, woodcarvings and handiwork of sandal. One can witness the craftsmen do their work right from carving the wood to polishing.
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