THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Opening of the heritage monument of Madavoorpara which falls within the Corporation limit gives an additional weekend getaway for public. Located 18 kilometres away from Thiruvananthapuram, the protected rock temple amidst greenery around, is in Kattayikonam. It was thrown open to visitors on Thursday after completion of the first stage restoration work. The area has been developed as a tourist spot. It includes a children’s park, a hut for children to relax and have food, three smaller huts, heritage walkway, garden, fountain, ticket counter, three toilets each for men and women, and a bamboo bridge.
Inaugurating the ceremony, Archaeology Minister Kadannapally Ramachandran said such heritage spots would help younger generation learn culture and tradition. He said the second stage restoration would be undertaken soon and would include the development of a watch tower, shelter, and aquarium.
Power and Devaswom Minister Kadakampally Surendran, who presided over the function, said the heritage site would be developed into a major tourist attraction.