Meshan Mani, East Fort

On the eastern side of Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, installed in 1833 during the reign of Swathi Thirunal, is the Meshan Mani (clock). It has on its dial, a man's face with two goats on either side. Crafted from mahogany by an artisan called Kulathooran, every time the clock completes an hour, the man opens his mouth and the goats hit his cheeks.

Getting there

Nearest railway station: Thiruvananthapuram Central, about 2 km

Nearest airport: Trivandrum International Airport, about 7 km

Where to Stay

Homestay

Devikripa Homestay

T. C. 68/1951, Devi Sadanam
N.H. Bypass Road, Pachalloor P.O.
471-2382957
9947729957

Approximate Distance: 6.44 KM

Hotel

Hotel Oasis

Opposite Prince Bar
Near Nandavanam Police Camp
471-2333223 4063604
8138801006, 8071280384

Approximate Distance: 2.58 KM

Homestay

Friends Villa Homestay

Opp. to Milma Dairy
Thottam Kannanmeda, ATRA C-49, TC 48/945(5)
471-2381516
9447177677

Approximate Distance: 3.7 KM

Hotel

Pallava Rajadhani

471-2454540 2454541, 2547755
9446046450

Approximate Distance: 1.6 KM

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Location

Latitude: 8.482724, Longitude: 76.94609