Padmanabhapuram was the old capital of the princely state of Travancore in India. The Travancore King Rama Varma shifted the capital in 1795 from Padmanabhapuram to Thiruvananthapuram. The woodwork in this palace is intricate. Padmanabhapuram palace covers an area of around 7 acres. The complex consists of
individual structures linked by a maze of corridors, colonnades, verandahs,
courts and constructed of teak wood and granite and stands within the massive
stone walls of 30 ft which kept Tipu Sultan at bay in the 18th century.
Exquisite wall paintings, fascinating traditional Kerala architecture, floors
finished to a high polish with a special compound of crushed shells, coconuts,
egg-white and juices of local plants; sunny courtyards with carvings and
sculptures are some of the outstanding features of this sprawling palace housed
within fortified walls. Here are some more fabulous pics taken during my visit. In case you have missed the previous post on this magnificent palace you can view it here: http://sankriti.blogspot.in/2012/07/padmanabhapuram-palace-kerala-part-1.html
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| Secret door leading to basement hideout/escape route |
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| Wooden lattice work for closed balcony |
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| Closeup of mirror & swing in Queen's dressing room |
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| The Queens dressing room - see the swing & large mirror at back |
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| The Queen's Cot |
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| The King's Cot made with about 64 medicinal woods |
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| Closeup Views of the magnificent Palace - Above and Below |
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| Intricately single wood pillar made of Jackfruit Tree |
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| Traditional wooden door |
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| Cool covered balcony with intricate designs |
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| Enclosed balcony viewed from outside |
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| A long ornamented & shaded corridor |
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| A view of the ceiling |
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| Steps leading to an inner room |
surely an awesome place...
ReplyDeleteThe wood in this palace looks amazing.I wonder if the many medicinal woods did indeed keep the king in perfect health?
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Ruby
Beautiful photos. I've been there about 4 yrs back before my blogging started! :)
ReplyDeleteMy dad had taken a shot of me peeping from the first floor's window! :)
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the woodwork is incredible! the swing is interesting.
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ReplyDeleteMy 25th wedding anniversary was July 11, but I'm celebrating until now...LOL....
Don't be puzzled...My name , in English is...Elizabeth...as the Queen...So I wish...Hahaha
Thank You once again...
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I love that "kings cot"...more than the Queen's! And that wood pillar!!! That is ART!!!
ReplyDeletemagnificent post Ram, my friend, and again...one can learn a lot in here!
I just cant take my eyes way from the details of that pillar!!! stunning!
Thank You...
BShell
sheer beauty.........
ReplyDeletefell in love with the kings cot and the single wood pillar made of Jackfruit Tree is amazing!!!
i've seen the temple but don't remember visiting this palace..
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anu
@Anuji: The temple is in Trivandrum whereas the palace is 65 Kms away at Padmanabhapuram on the Nagercoil road !
ReplyDeleteThank you for transporting me to another era, thousands of miles away! Kerala is one of my favorite states in India and now, this gives me more reasons to go there again :)
ReplyDeleteSuperb post.. I visited this place long back and authored a post as well here
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RAM!!! Your photo taking skills are getting better and better!! The second photo (woodwork with the light coming through) is amazing, I could totally see it printed large, hanging in some fancy home decor :)) Love this post!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pics ...The woodwork is amazing ....quite surprised to know that it was made from jackfruit tree ...!!
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Awesome photos and fascinating and great post! That king's cot is so ornate. Beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing; I love your posts!
ReplyDeleteNice pics!
ReplyDeleteFascinating and Magnificent!
ReplyDeleteExcellent compositions!
How grand, yet so simple when compared with the ones in Jodhpur, Jaipur and others.
ReplyDeleteEAch and every picture has captured the richness of the palace. Lovely. Thank you, Rakakrishnan Sir!
ReplyDeleteAmazing and interesting photos and information! Especially the King's cot made of 64 medicinal woods is really wonderful!
ReplyDeleteMagnificent indeed. I have been there a few times in the past many years. Awe indeed. The intricate works of artisans. What I did notice when inside there was that it was cool and pleasant inside the palace. and no artificial cooling aids.
ReplyDeleteBut again , I'm worried about the maintenance and the importance authorities give to the upkeep of such magnificent relics of history.
Beautiful palace made in wood, superb.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pics and very informative about the woodwork. Place looks lovely.
ReplyDeleteRR, The Palace Tour is a visual treat for the senses! Amazing Work of art in wood first and photography... Thanks.
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Well, I would like this place as I love wood and marble. It looks massive and I'd guess you could get lost in there if you weren't careful. Beautiful photos!
ReplyDeleteI'm amazed by the fine workmanship in this palace that looks in great shape after more than 2 centuries. Interesting that the king's bed is made from medicinal woods. Great photos that brings us right to the scene.
ReplyDeleteMy goodness! What beautiful and intricate woodwork! The royal couple certainly lived well, didn't they? I wonder what sorts of meals they enjoyed.
ReplyDeleteThe wood carvings look amazing. I love your last image of the steps leading to an inner room.
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ReplyDeleteHow nice it is to see so much beauty through your post. Thank you for sharing these awesome pictures my friend.
Excellent photograph of an excellent palace with excellent woodwork. I was trying to locate the huge dining hall.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful palace
ReplyDeleteThe wooden pillars are amazing; their intricate designs, the way the walls were beautifully configured like "pieces" of a puzzle. :)And the view of the roofs... just beautiful.
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