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Sri Chithira Thirunal Maharaja. Sri Ayya Gurukulam and Sri Ayya Gurudevashramam are also
near to the temple.
Gurupooja, an annual celebration, is held on Makom asterism in the month of Karkidakom
(July-August). The temple can be approached from Thiruvananthapuram Central Bus Station
as well as Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station, about 2 km away.

Govt Arts College

Chartered in 1866 by the then Maharaja
of Travancore as a division of University
College, the institution has a long history.
Its bifurcation in 1924, amalgamation
with University College again in 1942,
abolition of the Intermediate course in
1956 (substituted by Pre-University
course and later replaced by Pre-Degree
in 1964), starting of B.A. Economics &
B.Com. in 1971 etc. – Yes, this college
has seen it all.
Throughout its history, the college has
always had one of the best teaching
faculties in the State. No wonder the institution has won the R. Sankar Award for the best
college two times in a row since its inception in performance in sports and games has also
been bagged by this college recently.

Sri Ayya Mission

Sri Ayya Mission is an organization formed in 1989 at Thycaud in Thiruvananthapuram
District. It was started in order to co-ordinate the activities of Sri Ayya Gurukulam and Sri
Ayya Gurudevashramam. The main motive behind the mission is to help poor people
irrespective of caste and religion. The organization also offers medical help and self-
employment schemes. Sri Ayya Gurukulam was started in 1955 with the view of spreading
the message of Ayya Guru and to impart Shiva Raja Yoga techniques to aspirants.

Chacha Nehru Children's Museum

Established in 1980, Chacha Nehru Children's Museum is situated at Thycaud in
Thiruvananthapuram. It is named after late Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru (the first prime minister
of India), who is well known for his great love towards children. The museum is set up in the
model of Shankar's International Doll Museum in New Delhi.
The museum has a rich collection of traditional and proclaim dolls, stamps, masks and
paintings, a mini aquarium and the first issue of children's literature in Malayalam. It is open
from 10:00 to 17:00 hrs and closed on Mondays.
The museum is situated less than a km north of Thiruvananthapuram Central Bus Station.