Thrissur
SAKTHAN
THAMPURAN PALACE
Thrissur town is well known for its historical
interest Shaktharan Thampuran Palace is one of the historic, cultural,
architectural important palace of the erstwhile Mahraja of Cochin has been
converted into a heritage museum. This palace is a blend of traditional Kerala
and Dutch architectural style. Formerly this palace was known as
Vadakkechira Kovilakam The palace spread over six acres, This palace is named
after King Rama Varma Shakthan Thampuran, who is the founder of Thrissur town;
there are three tombs including the tomb of Shakthan Thampuran. A flagpole dating back to 1827, and a royal
insignia of two elephants, a conch and a lamp in the porch herald a
welcome. the palace has several well-preserved materials and galleries
relating to the erstwhile rulers of Kochi. There is snake temple inside the
complex. This museum has the largest collection of excavated megalithic
material in Kerala. You will also find very good ancient coins. In addition,
the galleries depict the treasury, royal bedroom, and the royal kitchen
utensils, besides displays of bronzes, weapons, and stamps. Shaktharan
Thampuran Palace is now conserved by Archaeological Department. One of the
major Established a Botanical Garden near the Sakthan Thampuran Palace. There
is also a medicinal plants garden with an indigenous and exotic collection of
plants.
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