Located
near Kayamkulam adjacent to Alleppey in Indian State of Kerala, Krishnapuram
palace is one of the most astounding architectural works of the erstwhile raja
of Travancore. The
palace which has been converted into museum by an Archaeological department
of the state to maintain the heritage and to preserve the soul initiative which was taken during 18th century by Anizham Thirunal Marthanda Varma of Travancore Dynasty.
of the state to maintain the heritage and to preserve the soul initiative which was taken during 18th century by Anizham Thirunal Marthanda Varma of Travancore Dynasty.
Geography
Named
after Krishnaswamy temple of Krishnapuram, the palace is situated within the
serenity of the pristine village which is located at a distance of 2 km from
the Kayamkulam town of Alapazuha district. Complimented by the beauty of
sprawling garden where you will witness fountains, ponds and lakes the palace
is one of the chronological grandeur of the state.
History
To
understand the chronology of this amazing palace first we have to trace the
glory of 17th century when an erstwhile king of Kayamkulan took an
initiative to structure something like palace. With the succession of his
tenure the king of Travancore Dynasty took the course of kingdom and destroyed
the previous site to architect the sublime wall of the palace during 18th
century.
During
its initial phase the palace was structured within the small area bisecting
small land and it was only throughout the call of Anizham Thirunal Marthanda
Varma that the single storey roof of the palace was enhanced and embraced.
The
palace which is surrounded by many complexes depicts the core of traditional
and western architecture but the present site of the palace allures the
brilliance of typical Kerala Structure. Owing to its importance the palace was
renovated by the Archaeological department of the state in 1950s and since then
site is the protected under the sovereignty of the archaeology department.
Architecture
Renowned
as Pathinerakettu, the palace is the solvent example of the typical Kerala
architecture its grabbled roofs, narrow corridor and dormer windows speaks the
wisdom of the same.
Commanding an area of around 56 acres the stunning landmark
remained neglected for considerable amount of time and most of its walls and
plinths were destroyed by the ravages of time. Then the three storied
testimonies of erstwhile rajas were brought into life by the hands of
Archaeological department who renovated the site and converted into an official
museum.
Restoration
of the palace was completed in the year of 1950 by conforming all the norms of
Vasthu Sastra and today the splendid arena
of palace converted museum looks to restore the glory with its exclusive and
antiques collection.
Collection
When
it comes to its amazing compilation then this stunning palace turned museum
preserves the treasures of pre historic paintings, coins, megalithic remains,
artefacts, brass and stone sculptures, exclusive engravings and many more.
Amongst
the most historic incidents the colossal of Mural paintings which is captivated
by the 3 m Gajendra Moksham is the key core of the museum and traveller must understand
it is the largest single piece paintings of the Murals.
Another important
exhibit of the museum is kayamkulam Val and when it comes to its significance
than one must understand that the historic sword is sharpened from the both end
and as per the folklore such kind of sword was used by the Rajas in the 18th
century. To compliment the grandeur of such historic remains the ideal speckles
of Buddha Mandapam speaks the volume.
How to Reach
By
train-The nearest railway station to Krishnapuram palace is Kayamkulam junction
which is located at a distance of around 8 km.
By
air- the nearest airport is Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, which is
located at a distance of around 103 km from here.
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