Methan mani, Historic clock tower near Padmanabha Swamy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram, India.
The Methan Mani clock tower stands next to the Padmanabha Swamy Temple, featuring a mahogany structure with a mechanical figure and two rams at its peak.
Installed in the 1840s during Maharaja Swathi Thirunal Rama Varma's reign, the clock commemorates the defense against Tippu Sultan's invasion of Travancore.
The clock mechanism, crafted by artisan Kulathooran, represents the technical expertise of Kerala craftsmen in the nineteenth century.
Visitors can observe the clock's mechanical display at the entrance of Padmanabha Swamy Temple, opposite to the Padmatheertha pond in East Fort.
Each hour, the bearded figure on the clock opens its mouth while two mechanical rams strike his cheeks, accompanied by the sound of chimes.
Location: Kerala
GPS coordinates: 8.48272,76.94608
Latest update: March 7, 2025 04:23
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