Thiruvananthapuram International Airport

When Culture Takes Flight: Kerala Airport Shuts Down Runway For Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple Festival

In a rare and remarkable blend of tradition and modernity, the Thiruvananthapuram International Airport in Kerala temporarily suspended flight operations last Friday to allow a centuries-old Hindu temple procession to pass through its runway. The annual ritual is part of the Painkuni festival observed by the famed Sree Padmanabha Swamy...