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Kuthiramalika Palace
About Kuthiramalika Palace
Far From City: 19 kms from city center
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About Kuthiramalika Palace
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Time Required:1-2 hours
Open Time:8:30 AM - 1:00 PM & 3:00 PM - 5:30 PMClosed on Monday
Cost:
Indians:Adult: INR 10Child: INR 3
Foreign Nationals:Adult/Child: INR 20Photography: INR 15
Architecture of Kuthiramalika Palace
One of the most attractive characteristics of the architecture at Kuthira Malika Palace is that it is embellished by the traits of pure and unadulterated traditional Kerala-style design, especially typical to the Travancore era. You are welcomed into the palace by the 122 wooden horses that are carved into the brackets of the palace's grand pillars. You will surely be pleased to see the sloping roofs, pillared passages, outlined courtyards and overhanging eaves- all distinctive characteristics of ancient Kerala-style architecture.
The Kuthira Malika palace is essentially made of teakwood, rosewood, marble and granite and is said to have been built by a whopping 5000 Vishwabrahmins in 4 years. A noteworthy aspect of the architecture is that the palace houses 16 main rooms, and no two rooms are alike. In all, the Kuthira Malika Palace houses 60 rooms of which only 20 are open to visitors. The floor is constructed, believe it or not, by egg-whites, charcoal and limestone. This keeps it smooth and cool even in the hottest temperatures.
Kuthira Malika Palace Museum
A part of the Kuthira Malika Palace has been converted into a museum where people can find exquisite ancient antiquities of the Travancore Dynasty. Entering this museum, you will be teleported into the prehistoric days. The wide and elegant hallways, the immaculate wooden carvings and paintings and the awe-striking exhibits that exuberate unadulterated regality are sure to mesmerise you with their hypnotic charm.
The exhibits on display include 14 life-size Kathakali figurines, tall and elegant Belgian and Italian mirrors, glamorous and humungous crystal chandeliers, paintings, a giant harpoon specially brought in from Belgium, numerous armaments, antique musical instruments, impeccably designed traditional furniture, and marvellous Greek statues.
Two of the royal thrones of the Travancore kings is also on display here. One of these thrones has been built completely from ivory- 24 elephant tusks to be precise. The other one is made of Bohemian crystals and is decorated with the Travancore emblem- 'conch' on the head. Don't forget to see the famous illusion portrait of Sree Chithira Thirunal Balarama Varma painted by Svetoslav Roerich. The peculiarity of this portrait is that no matter what angle you look at the painting from, you will always find the eyes and the feet following you. However, the most interesting attraction here is the Musical Tree. This tree produces 8 different sounds when tapped in different locations!
Best time to visit Kuthiramalika Palace
The Kuthira Malinga Palace is an absolute delight throughout the year. However, if you wish to experience the infamous Swathi Sangeetothsvam Festival, you can visit the palace between 6th January and 12 January each year.
How to Reach Kuthiramalika Palace
The Kuthira Malika Palace lies right on the Bhajanapura Palace Road which is a very popular street in Pazhavangadi. You can hail a cab or an auto rickshaw from anywhere around the city to the palace with ease and at very affordable rates.
If you wish to get here by public transport, you can get a bus at the Thiruvananthapuram Central Bus Station up to East Fort Bus Stop. The East Fort Bus Stop is barely 2 mins by road and a 5-minute walk from the palace.
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