Krishnapuram Palace at Kayamkulam in Alappuzha district is a two-storied ‘16 Kettu’ (16 blocks), having Travancore style of architecture with four Nadumuttam (courtyards). The amazing views of Kerala architecture will captivate the minds of visitors here. It is believed that the first form of the present palace was built by Ramayyan Dalawa in 1750-1753 during the reign of Marthandavarma Maharaja after Kayamkulam, which was a princely kingdom, was annexed to Venad. It was later renovated and expanded by the Diwan Ayyappan Marthandapilla in 1761-1764. The two-storied palace has many architectural features, such as Padippura, 22 rooms, long verandas offering views through lattice, granary and buildings such as Madapalli, Thevarappura, Mantrashala and lavatory made of granite.
Located near the Krishnapuram Srikrishna Swamy Temple, on the Thiruvananthapuram-Kayamkulam highway between Kayamkulam and Ochira, the palace is also famous for the presence of 'Gajendramoksha', the largest single panel mural in Kerala. The size of Gajendra Moksha is 154 square feet.
In addition to the architectural beauties of the palace, rare historical remains from different parts of Alappuzha, Ernakulam, Thrissur and Idukki districts can also be seen in the archaeological museum set up in this palace.
Ancient inscriptions such as copper edicts and stone inscriptions, the silver sword of Visakham Thirunal Ramavarma, the shield of Diwan Raja Kesavadasan, the double-edged Kayamkulam sword, the iron bayonet, handcuffs, cannon balls, the Sanskrit Bible, proclamations, centuries old rare metal sculptures, stone sculptures including rare snake idols, etc. can be seen here. Coins of Ochira Nidhi, Chera-Chola Coins, punch-marked Coins, Maratha Money, Roman, Dutch, British Coins, Travancore, Kochi Coins, Tipu Sultan Coins, etc. are known in the Coin Gallery.
Here, visitors are also introduced to the Stone Age through Muniyara, Nannangadi, pottery, etc.
Around 500 exhibits, like palanquins, kitchen utensils, measuring instruments and temple models from the past attract visitors here. The 10th century C.E. Buddha Mandapa with a monolithic Buddha image, Anchal Petti, Chumaduthangi, a spacious pond and a beautiful garden also attract the attention of the visitors.
Visiting Time : 9.00-1.00, 2.00-4.30
Holidays: Monday, National Holidays
Ticket Rate
Adult- 25
Children- 5
Mobile Camera-20
Camera-50
Mobile Video-420
Video-1550
Documentary-10500
Feature Film-26500
Address: Krishnapuram Palace Museum, Krishnapuram P.O, Kayamkulam, Alappuzha. 690533.
Phone: 0479 2441133
