Krishnapuram Palace

Krishnapuram Palace

The Krishnapuram Palace, a protected monument of the Dept of Archaeology, is situated near the Krishnaswamy Temple at Krishnapuram on the left side of the National Highway between Ochira and Kayamkulam in the District of Alapuzha.

Chariot

The Palace was built during the period of Anizham Thirunal Martanda Varma (1729-1758 AD, 904-933 ME) after the annexation of Kayamkulam to the erstwhile State of Travancore. This palace is the best example for the Kerala style architectural buildings, especially the residence of local Chief-tains and royal palaces of Travancore.

Gajendra Moksham

The Palace is noted for its characteristic style of Kerala Architecture such as the gabled roofs, narrow corridors, dorma windows, pent roofs and so on. It also houses one of the largest single panel Mural paintings so far discovered in Kerala known as 'Gajendra Moksha', which measures 53 sq.ft in area. 

This palace is specially noted for its peculiar architectural style, which is a typical 'Pathinarukettu'. An Archaeological museum is set up in the Palace in which stone and wood sculptures, bronzes, copies of Mural paintings, coins, megalithic remains, stone inscription and such historically and archaeologically important objects are preserved and protected.

 

Nanangadi

Location: It is situated in Krishnapuram near Kayamkulam. Only 2km from kayamkulam bus stand and railway station.

Details: Open on all days except on Mondays and other national holidays from 9.30 am to 4.30 pm. Phone: 0479 441133