Krishnapuram Palace, Palace museum in Kayamkulam, India.
Krishnapuram Palace is a museum in Kayamkulam in Alappuzha district, India, covering about 7,500 square meters (roughly 81,000 square feet) with traditional Kerala architecture featuring sloping roofs and narrow corridors. Dormer windows light the rooms while gardens surround the building.
King Anizham Thirunal Marthanda Varma had the palace built between 1729 and 1758 after defeating the neighboring kingdom of Odanad. The new building replaced an older structure on the same site.
The museum displays mural paintings in Kerala style, with Gajendra Moksham telling Vishnu's story over three meters high. These frescoes draw visitors today who want to learn about the region's religious visual art.
The Archaeological Department of Kerala manages the museum, which opens daily for visitors who want to explore historical exhibits and architecture. The grounds are easy to walk around, and flat paths make it simple to tour the rooms and gardens.
An underground water tank reaches into the center of the building and naturally cools the interior rooms. This old construction technique still keeps the temperature in the halls pleasantly low today.
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