Krishnapuram Palace Kerala- Entry Fees, Timings & How to Reach

The Krishnapuram Palace Museum is located in Thiruvananthapuram in the state of Kerala in the southern part of India. The 18th-century Krishnapuram Palace is located at a distance of 47 kilometers from Alleppey in Kerala. The palace was built during the reign of the Travancore ruler, Marthanda Verma, and is an excellent example of the architecture of Kerala. The gabled roofs, narrow corridors, and dormer windows of the Krishnapuram Palace Museum in Trivandrum reflect the typical Kerala style.

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In the recent past, the Thiruvananthapuram Krishnapuram Palace Museum in Kerala was renovated, and it now features a protected monument under the Archaeology Department. Currently, the Krishnapuram Palace is a fascinating archaeological museum that exhibits a rare collection of unique paintings and bronze sculptures.

History

According to the legends, Lord Vishnu was the family deity of the Kayamkulam Kings, who resided in the Krishnapuram Palace. The Gajendra mural was situated at the entrance to the palace from the pond so that the kings could worship the idol after taking their bath.

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Attractions in Krishnapuram Palace Museum

The other attractions worth viewing on a visit to Krishnapuram Palace Museum include the immaculately landscaped garden with a beautiful and wide range of flora within the complex of the palace. A Buddha Mandapam has been built in the recent past, within which there is a recently recovered statue of the Buddha.