A field trip to krishnapuram Palace

  

 On January 18, we made our second field trip to Krishnapuram Palace, Kayamkulam. Nisha miss, Chithra miss and Divya miss were guiding us. We reached the palace at 10 o'clock. Even though the palace is located near the highway, it keeps a calm atmosphere. It is a place to experience both the palace and heritage museum.

When we entered the premises, the palace was encircled by a terraced garden with a Budha Mandapam, fountains, ponds and lawns. Palace is built in the typical Kerala constructed architectural model - in "Pathinarukettu", which includes four "Nalukettu". Due COVID-19 pandemic situation, we had to complete our visit in a limited time. There are many staff guides for conveying details and information about each part of the palace to us. They well maintained the antique collections like bronze sculptures, gold coins, old paintings and utensils etc. The palace is famous for double edged Kayamkulam Vaal. A distinctly placed "Gajendra Moksham" mural painting in the palace is the largest one in kerala. Large pond constructed within the palace makes the place more attractive. From the pond to paintings placed inside there has to tell a story behind them. When we moved on to the kitchen, old utensils made up of rock and wood were arranged there. After looking around the palace we captured necessary photographs and spent some quality time in the entrance.

This trip is truly memorable and makes us feel proud about our traditional history and culture.