Kerala Tourism Padmanabhapuram Palace -Exploring Architectural Beauty of The Great Place

Padmanabhapuram Palace -Exploring Architectural Beauty of The Great Place

Posted Date: 19-Apr-2011	Category: Kerala Tourism	Rating:
Author: Anumol. K.M	Member Level: Gold	Points: 15 (Rs 10)

This is an article highlighting the architectural beauty of Padmanabhapuram Palace. It is one among the important tourist centres located near Thukalay town which is 20 km away from Nagarcoil. This royal palace enriched with great history and culture of Kerala attract thousands of visitors.

Padmanabhapuram palace, situated in Padmanabhapuram palace is one among the most widely visited tourist places in India. This fabulous palace is situated 20 km away from Nagercoil near to the town of Thukalay. This is an interesting tourist destination and a perfect choice for your summer holiday packages. Amazing architectural beauty of Padmanabhapuram Palace lying on the foot hills of Veli Hills captures all eyes. Administration of palace is under the control of Government of Kerala. Alluring beauty of Valli river located nearby Padmanabhapuram palace grabs the hearts of visitors. Studies say that, it was constructed during the reign of Iravipillai Iravivarma Kulashekhara Perumal in 1601 AD.

Striking structures seen inside Padmanabhapuram Palace like Natakashala, Thai Kottaram and Mantrashala are really astonishing and eye captivating. Now, let's see the details of some of the alluring structures inside Padmanabhapuram palace. Uppirikka maliga is an interesting sight seeing structure seen inside Padmanabhapuram palace. It is a four storeyed building seen at the centre of palace. You can watch here a wonderful collection of wall murals depicting the pictures from epics like Mahabharata and Ramayana. Southern palace, else known as Thekee kottaram is another beautiful structure seen inside Padmanabhapuram palace. Today, this portion of Padmanabhapuram Palace known as Thai kottaram is a well known heritage museum beholding a rare collection of antique household articles. Natakashala, literally meaning the hall of performance is another ancient structure worth for sight seeing. Fantastic granite pillars in shining black floor clearly depicts the artistic talents of sculptors. Council chamber literally meaning Mantrashala is an important tourist attraction seen inside Padmanabhapuram palace. Astounding view of lattice works seen inside Mantrashala astonishes all viewers and pleases all eyes.

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