| Padmanabhapuram Palace and the Museum |
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Padmanabhapuram palace was the official residence of the Maharaja's of the erstwhile State of Travancore. It was constructed around 1601 A.D by Iravi Iravi Varma Kulasekhara Perumal who ruled Travancore between 1592 A.D. and 1609 A.D. (767 M.E and 784 M.E) It was known as Kalkulam Palace and situated about the centre of a fort (186 acres) constructed in 1600 A.D. 776 M.E. |
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| Koyikkal Palace - Folklore Museum and Numismatics Museum |
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This exquisite Palace shines as an example of the traditional domestic architecture of Kerala. |
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| Krishnapuram Palace and Museum |
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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.
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| Archaeological Museum and Hill Palace,Thripunithura Ernakulam District |
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The Hill Palace was the residence of the Maharaja of the erstwhile State of Cochin from the last quarter of the 19 th century down to the middle of 20 th century. It was taken over by the Department Of Archaeology in 1980 and later converted into a Museum by an official inauguration in 1984.The Museum was opened to the public in 1986 with 11 galleries. The collections, which were displayed in this Museum, are mainly from the Cochin Royal House and from the Department of Archaeology. At present there are 18 galleries.
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| Archaeological Museum, Thrissur |
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The Archaeological Museum, Thrissur was started as Sree Mulam Chithrasala (picture Gallery) in 1938 under the auspices of the Govt.of Cochin. The collections of pictures in the gallery was the result of a number of year's work in making exact copies of a selection out of the many old Mural paintings found in the Mattancherry Palace and certain Temples in the former Cochin State. The copying work was done with the utmost fidelity and skill by Sri.T.R.Madhava Warrior, V.S. Unni Nair and N.O.Antony.They were guided by Sri Jatyanti Lal, T.Prakaskh of Bombay, under the superintendence of V.R.Chithra of the Madras school of Arts. The Gallery was started in the balcony of Town Hall, Thrissur. |
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| IMPORTANT GALLERIES IN
ERNAKULAM DISTRICT
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Cabinet Hall |
Royal throne and chairs are the main objects
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Portait Gallery |
Portraits (oil) of the Maharaja's of the erstwhile State of Cochin. Certain Thanjavur Paintings are also exhibited. |
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Wood Carvings Gallery |
Various wood carvings-part of Enadimangalam
Temple belonging to 14 th century. Unique ivory items, wooden sculptures etc. |
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Jewellery Gallery |
Royal Crown and gold ornaments decorated with precious stones etc.(197 items) |
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Gallery of Porcelain |
Porcelain or pots, Chinese dishes, cups etc. (160 items). |
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Epigraphy Gallery |
Stone inscriptions, copper plates, palm leaf records, grandhas,'thora', in goat's skin in Hebrew language etc. |
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Numismatic Gallery |
Roman Silver Coins (dinarius), punch marked coins, coins during the period British period, Cochin Puthens, Travancore coins etc. |
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Folklore and Folk Arts |
some old musical instruments and clay models. |
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Bronze and metal ware Gallery |
Rare bronze and silver items belonging to 14 th –16 th |
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Palium Gallery |
various items received from Paliyathachan's family. (Paliyathachans were hereditary Prime Ministers to the Cochin Maharaja's for a long period) |
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Charriots Gallery |
Horse Carts imported from England and belonged to Maharaja's of Travancore. |
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Sculpture Gallery |
Stone sculpture s ranging from 10 th century up to 18 th century. |
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Weapons Gallery |
Old weapons collected from different places. |
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Heritage Museum |
Traditional household utensils, artefacts and religious worship materials. |
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