Koyikkal Palace
The Koyikkal Palace situated in Nedumangadu, Thiruvananthapuram was built in the 16th century for Umayamma Rani (the queen of Venad between 1677 and 1684) of the Venad royal family.
Currently, the palace houses a Folklore Museum and a Numismatics Museum. The palace showcases Kerala style of architecture and is curved in the shape of a boat and has two floors
The Folklore Museum was set up in 1992 and boasts of musical instruments, household utensils and models of folk arts among others. Another peculiar exhibit is a musical instrument called the Chandravalayam, which can be described as one of the most unique musical instruments used in Kerala at that time.
The Numismatics Museum has some of the oldest coins of Kerala such as Ottaputhen, Erattaputhen and KaliyugarayanPanam.
Contact
Sathram Junction
Pazhavadi
Nedumangad
Kerala 695541
Getting there
Thiruvonamahotsavam at Thrikkakkara Vamana Moorthy Temple
The temple is considered the epicentre of Onam celebrations across Kerala.
Feast of Vallarpadathamma
Annually the church witnesses the participation of a large number of people from around the globe.
Malayattoor Perunnal
Thousands of devotees immersed in prayers carrying wooden crosses of different sizes and ambling up a hill; a whole village getting decked up and readying itself to welcome these pilgrims.
Aranmula Thiruvonathoni
Once a year, the River Pamba gets enlivened as an elaborately decorated snake boat glides across its placid waters bearing the provisions for a grand feast
Triprayar Pooram Purappadu & Uthram Vilakku
Pooram Purappadu, Uthram Vilakku and Vrischika Ekadasi are the popular festivals
Vrischikam Festival at Sree Poornathrayeesa Temple
Discover the thrills & chills of festivities here!
Koyikkal Palace at Nedumangad in Thiruvananthapuram
The Koyikkal Palace situated at Nedumangad in Thiruvananthapuram district was the palace built for Umayamma Rani of the Venad Royal family. Today the Palace houses a Folklore Museum and a Numismatics Museum set up by the Archaeological Department of the State.
Koyikkal Palace, Thiruvananthapuram, Enchanting Kerala, Newsletter, Kerala Tourism
Koyikkal Palace, built in the 17th century is located 18 kms away from Thiruvananthapuram, the capital city of Kerala, India. Since this palace is very old it has its own historical significance.
