Kerala is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful places in our country. If you are visiting it anytime soon, then Kuthiramalika palace should be in your list of must-see. This 18th century structure is an excellent example of traditional Kerala architecture, which is now converted into a museum. Take a look at this article to get all the details about this majestic place. The Kuthiramalika palace is located in Thiruvananthapuram, near to the Padmanabhaswamy temple. It was built by Swathi Thirunal Rama Varma in the 1840s. As per more information, it was constructed in four years, made by 5000 Vishwakarmas. It was unoccupied for more than a century, after Thirunal’s death in 1846.
The Kuthiramalika boasts of traditional Kerala architecture, with its slanting roofs, verandas with pillars and it’s closed in courtyards. Material like teakwood, rosewood, marble, and granite was used in the construction of the place. Interestingly, the sixteen main rooms in the palace carry sixteen different types of designs, in total the palace consists of 80 rooms, out of which 20 were opened for visitors in 1995. Its floor is made from egg whites, charcoal and limestone, which keeps it cool and smooth during hot weather.
In 1995, a portion of the palace was turned into a Palace Museum, where one can witness the stuff belonging to the Travancore Royal Family. The museum also has pieces like Belgian and Italian mirrors, 14 life-size Kathakali mannequins, musical instruments, Belgian harpoon, armaments, along with tenth and fourteenth century Chola-style bronze sculptures, Greek statues, traditional furniture, idols of Krishna, Rama and Anjaneya and much more. It even includes some gifts given to the king by other rulers of the land.
The palace displays two thrones, one was created from 24 elephant tusks, while the other is made from Bohemian crystal. Attached on the top of its backrest, you can see the Tranvancore emblem, a conch.
So, when are you planning your trip to the Kuthiramalika palace?
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