Koyikkal Palace
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02 सितंबर 2023 6:12
Koyikkal Palace
Koyikkal Palace, situated at a distance of 18km from Kerala’s capital city of Thiruvananthapuram, is an important tourist attraction where history slumbers in all its pristine glory. The palace is a double-storey building, built in the conventional nalukettu architectural style of Kerala with sloping gabled roofs, and large rooms built around an open central courtyard.
It is a 17th century building, built as a residential palace for Umayamma Rani, the regent of Venad (Kingdom of Quilon), who ruled from the year 1677 to 1684. It was later converted into a museum complex housing several objects of historical importance.
The ground floor of the palace has a Numismatics Museum, the only one of its kind in Kerala. It has got a rare collection of coins from all over the world, including those of countries like Holland, Portugal, Britain, Rome etc. These coins point to the trade relations Kerala then had with those countries. A Venetian coin by the name Amaida, believed to have been gifted to Jesus Christ, is a prized specimen of the museum. Equally valuable is a collection of 374 Roman gold coins, with the pictures of Roman Gods and Goddesses like Mars, Hercules, Venus, Ceres, and Genius, and the ruler Hardin stamped on them.
The museum is home to very old Kerala coins like Kaliyugarayan Panam, Otta-puthen, Eratta-puthan etc. Kochi-puthen, a coin in circulation in the kingdom of Kochi, and Indo-Dutch-puthen, a 1782 AD variation of it, are also found here. (In Malayalam, the word puthen means ‘new’. Every time a new coin was issued, the authorities probably named it in different variations of the word puthen.) The museum has Kerala Rasis which are among the smallest coins found anywhere in the world, along with Sreekrishna Rasi that were minted in Kerala in the 10th century, Lekshmi Varaham the Travancore silver coin, Ananthanarayan Panam the Travancore gold coin during the 15th and 17th centuries, and the coin-counting wooden board known as Rasi Palaka with depressions designed to enable fast counting of small coins. Coins that were in use by rulers of the kingdoms like Gwalior, Hyderabad, and Mysore, plus the Karsha coins dating back to about 2500 years are among the other attractions here. The museum was established by the Department of Archaeology.
On the first floor of the palace is the Folklore Museum founded in 1992. The objects displayed here, like occupational tools, household appliances, musical instruments, and folk art representations, together form a microcosm of the rich cultural heritage of Kerala. Among the prime attractions of the museum are a percussion instrument called Chadravalayam, used as accompaniment during the performance of Ramakatha Paattu, a folk art form involving the recital of the story of the epic Ramayana, and a stringed, wooden musical instrument called Nathuni, used as accompaniment to Nanthunippattu and Onappattu, the songs sung during Onam, the royal festival of Kerala.
Old pieces of Maravuri, or clothing made of tree barks, Thaliyola books (manuscripts written on dried palm leaves), the anklet or Chilambu used by Umayamma Rani herself, and Oorakkudukku, a contraption for exercising the intellect, have all been preserved here in excellent condition.
Beautiful lamps and elaborate dance attires were the hallmarks of Kerala temples, and these too find representation in the Folklore Museum. Gajalakshmi oil lamp made with the image of Goddess Lakshmi seated atop an elephant, and kettuvilakku are examples of Kerala’s traditional lamps. The former was lit at twilight during the harvest seasons to hail the Goddess and a bountiful harvest, and the latter was lit in Southern Kerala temples dedicated to Goddesses. The elaborate headgear and costume worn by performers of Ottamthullal, the satirical performing art, and models of Theyyam, a ritualistic performing art of Kerala, representing interesting folk deities like Padayani Kolam and Muthappan
Koyikkal Palace, situated at a distance of 18km from Kerala’s capital city of Thiruvananthapuram, is an important tourist attraction where history slumbers in all its pristine glory. The palace is a double-storey building, built in the conventional nalukettu architectural style of Kerala with sloping gabled roofs, and large rooms built around an open central courtyard.
It is a 17th century building, built as a residential palace for Umayamma Rani, the regent of Venad (Kingdom of Quilon), who ruled from the year 1677 to 1684. It was later converted into a museum complex housing several objects of historical importance.
The ground floor of the palace has a Numismatics Museum, the only one of its kind in Kerala. It has got a rare collection of coins from all over the world, including those of countries like Holland, Portugal, Britain, Rome etc. These coins point to the trade relations Kerala then had with those countries. A Venetian coin by the name Amaida, believed to have been gifted to Jesus Christ, is a prized specimen of the museum. Equally valuable is a collection of 374 Roman gold coins, with the pictures of Roman Gods and Goddesses like Mars, Hercules, Venus, Ceres, and Genius, and the ruler Hardin stamped on them.
The museum is home to very old Kerala coins like Kaliyugarayan Panam, Otta-puthen, Eratta-puthan etc. Kochi-puthen, a coin in circulation in the kingdom of Kochi, and Indo-Dutch-puthen, a 1782 AD variation of it, are also found here. (In Malayalam, the word puthen means ‘new’. Every time a new coin was issued, the authorities probably named it in different variations of the word puthen.) The museum has Kerala Rasis which are among the smallest coins found anywhere in the world, along with Sreekrishna Rasi that were minted in Kerala in the 10th century, Lekshmi Varaham the Travancore silver coin, Ananthanarayan Panam the Travancore gold coin during the 15th and 17th centuries, and the coin-counting wooden board known as Rasi Palaka with depressions designed to enable fast counting of small coins. Coins that were in use by rulers of the kingdoms like Gwalior, Hyderabad, and Mysore, plus the Karsha coins dating back to about 2500 years are among the other attractions here. The museum was established by the Department of Archaeology.
On the first floor of the palace is the Folklore Museum founded in 1992. The objects displayed here, like occupational tools, household appliances, musical instruments, and folk art representations, together form a microcosm of the rich cultural heritage of Kerala. Among the prime attractions of the museum are a percussion instrument called Chadravalayam, used as accompaniment during the performance of Ramakatha Paattu, a folk art form involving the recital of the story of the epic Ramayana, and a stringed, wooden musical instrument called Nathuni, used as accompaniment to Nanthunippattu and Onappattu, the songs sung during Onam, the royal festival of Kerala.
Old pieces of Maravuri, or clothing made of tree barks, Thaliyola books (manuscripts written on dried palm leaves), the anklet or Chilambu used by Umayamma Rani herself, and Oorakkudukku, a contraption for exercising the intellect, have all been preserved here in excellent condition.
Beautiful lamps and elaborate dance attires were the hallmarks of Kerala temples, and these too find representation in the Folklore Museum. Gajalakshmi oil lamp made with the image of Goddess Lakshmi seated atop an elephant, and kettuvilakku are examples of Kerala’s traditional lamps. The former was lit at twilight during the harvest seasons to hail the Goddess and a bountiful harvest, and the latter was lit in Southern Kerala temples dedicated to Goddesses. The elaborate headgear and costume worn by performers of Ottamthullal, the satirical performing art, and models of Theyyam, a ritualistic performing art of Kerala, representing interesting folk deities like Padayani Kolam and Muthappan
02 सितंबर 2023 1:32
Koyikkal Palace, situated at a distance of 18km from Kerala’s capital city of Thiruvananthapuram, is an important tourist attraction where history slumbers in all its pristine glory. The palace is a double-storey building, built in the conventional nalukettu architectural style of Kerala with sloping gabled roofs, and large rooms built around an open central courtyard.
It is a 17th century building, built as a residential palace for Umayamma Rani, the regent of Venad (Kingdom of Quilon), who ruled from the year 1677 to 1684. It was later converted into a museum complex housing several objects of historical importance.
The ground floor of the palace has a Numismatics Museum, the only one of its kind in Kerala. It has got a rare collection of coins from all over the world, including those of countries like Holland, Portugal, Britain, Rome etc. These coins point to the trade relations Kerala then had with those countries. A Venetian coin by the name Amaida, believed to have been gifted to Jesus Christ, is a prized specimen of the museum. Equally valuable is a collection of 374 Roman gold coins, with the pictures of Roman Gods and Goddesses like Mars, Hercules, Venus, Ceres, and Genius, and the ruler Hardin stamped on them.
The museum is home to very old Kerala coins like Kaliyugarayan Panam, Otta-puthen, Eratta-puthan etc. Kochi-puthen, a coin in circulation in the kingdom of Kochi, and Indo-Dutch-puthen, a 1782 AD variation of it, are also found here. (In Malayalam, the word puthen means ‘new’. Every time a new coin was issued, the authorities probably named it in different variations of the word puthen.) The museum has Kerala Rasis which are among the smallest coins found anywhere in the world, along with Sreekrishna Rasi that were minted in Kerala in the 10th century, Lekshmi Varaham the Travancore silver coin, Ananthanarayan Panam the Travancore gold coin during the 15th and 17th centuries, and the coin-counting wooden board known as Rasi Palaka with depressions designed to enable fast counting of small coins. Coins that were in use by rulers of the kingdoms like Gwalior, Hyderabad, and Mysore, plus the Karsha coins dating back to about 2500 years are among the other attractions here. The museum was established by the Department of Archaeology.
On the first floor of the palace is the Folklore Museum founded in 1992. The objects displayed here, like occupational tools, household appliances, musical instruments, and folk art representations, together form a microcosm of the rich cultural heritage of Kerala. Among the prime attractions of the museum are a percussion instrument called Chadravalayam, used as accompaniment during the performance of Ramakatha Paattu, a folk art form involving the recital of the story of the epic Ramayana, and a stringed, wooden musical instrument called Nathuni, used as accompaniment to Nanthunippattu and Onappattu, the songs sung during Onam, the royal festival of Kerala.
Old pieces of Maravuri, or clothing made of tree barks, Thaliyola books (manuscripts written on dried palm leaves), the anklet or Chilambu used by Umayamma Rani herself, and Oorakkudukku, a contraption for exercising the intellect, have all been preserved here in excellent condition.
Beautiful lamps and elaborate dance attires were the hallmarks of Kerala temples, and these too find representation in the Folklore Museum. Gajalakshmi oil lamp made with the image of Goddess Lakshmi seated atop an elephant, and kettuvilakku are examples of Kerala’s traditional lamps. The former was lit at twilight during the harvest seasons to hail the Goddess and a bountiful harvest, and the latter was lit in Southern Kerala temples dedicated to Goddesses. The elaborate headgear and costume worn by performers of Ottamthullal, the satirical performing art, and models of Theyyam, a ritualistic performing art of Kerala, representing interesting folk deities like Padayani Kolam and Muthappan
It is a 17th century building, built as a residential palace for Umayamma Rani, the regent of Venad (Kingdom of Quilon), who ruled from the year 1677 to 1684. It was later converted into a museum complex housing several objects of historical importance.
The ground floor of the palace has a Numismatics Museum, the only one of its kind in Kerala. It has got a rare collection of coins from all over the world, including those of countries like Holland, Portugal, Britain, Rome etc. These coins point to the trade relations Kerala then had with those countries. A Venetian coin by the name Amaida, believed to have been gifted to Jesus Christ, is a prized specimen of the museum. Equally valuable is a collection of 374 Roman gold coins, with the pictures of Roman Gods and Goddesses like Mars, Hercules, Venus, Ceres, and Genius, and the ruler Hardin stamped on them.
The museum is home to very old Kerala coins like Kaliyugarayan Panam, Otta-puthen, Eratta-puthan etc. Kochi-puthen, a coin in circulation in the kingdom of Kochi, and Indo-Dutch-puthen, a 1782 AD variation of it, are also found here. (In Malayalam, the word puthen means ‘new’. Every time a new coin was issued, the authorities probably named it in different variations of the word puthen.) The museum has Kerala Rasis which are among the smallest coins found anywhere in the world, along with Sreekrishna Rasi that were minted in Kerala in the 10th century, Lekshmi Varaham the Travancore silver coin, Ananthanarayan Panam the Travancore gold coin during the 15th and 17th centuries, and the coin-counting wooden board known as Rasi Palaka with depressions designed to enable fast counting of small coins. Coins that were in use by rulers of the kingdoms like Gwalior, Hyderabad, and Mysore, plus the Karsha coins dating back to about 2500 years are among the other attractions here. The museum was established by the Department of Archaeology.
On the first floor of the palace is the Folklore Museum founded in 1992. The objects displayed here, like occupational tools, household appliances, musical instruments, and folk art representations, together form a microcosm of the rich cultural heritage of Kerala. Among the prime attractions of the museum are a percussion instrument called Chadravalayam, used as accompaniment during the performance of Ramakatha Paattu, a folk art form involving the recital of the story of the epic Ramayana, and a stringed, wooden musical instrument called Nathuni, used as accompaniment to Nanthunippattu and Onappattu, the songs sung during Onam, the royal festival of Kerala.
Old pieces of Maravuri, or clothing made of tree barks, Thaliyola books (manuscripts written on dried palm leaves), the anklet or Chilambu used by Umayamma Rani herself, and Oorakkudukku, a contraption for exercising the intellect, have all been preserved here in excellent condition.
Beautiful lamps and elaborate dance attires were the hallmarks of Kerala temples, and these too find representation in the Folklore Museum. Gajalakshmi oil lamp made with the image of Goddess Lakshmi seated atop an elephant, and kettuvilakku are examples of Kerala’s traditional lamps. The former was lit at twilight during the harvest seasons to hail the Goddess and a bountiful harvest, and the latter was lit in Southern Kerala temples dedicated to Goddesses. The elaborate headgear and costume worn by performers of Ottamthullal, the satirical performing art, and models of Theyyam, a ritualistic performing art of Kerala, representing interesting folk deities like Padayani Kolam and Muthappan
28 अगस्त 2023 1:25
Can't compare with marvels like Padmanabhapuram palace or Kuthira Malika or Dutch palace. A small traditional palace of Kerala architecture and is ofcourse a good museum for children.
19 अगस्त 2023 0:59
The Koyikkal Palace situated in Nedumangadu, Thiruvananthapuram was built in the 16th century for Umayamma Rani. The palace is a double-storey building, built in the conventional nalukettu architectural style of Kerala with sloping gabled roofs, and large rooms built around an open central courtyard. Well maintained palace and surroundings.
08 जुलाई 2023 16:39
The Koyikkal palace situated at Nedumangad in Thiruvananthapuram district was the palace built for Umayamma Rani of the Venad royal family between 1677 and 1684. Today the palace houses a Folklore museum and a Numismatics museum set up by the State Archaeological Department. Its unique antique collection provides one with a valuable insight into the past of Kerala.
08 जुलाई 2023 8:52
An unexplored historical place in Trivandrum. Contains some valuable collection of art craft materials, coins, farming tools, handicrafts etc.a good place for history buffs. It is inside Nedumangad town. Bit difficult to identify the entrance. Car parking is available. Lunch break between 1-2 PM. Entry fee is nominal
05 जुलाई 2023 2:25
Historical monuments like weapons, clothes, handicrafts etc. And there have wonderful gardens flowers etc. I liked it.
17 जून 2023 13:02
Good place to visit. Guides were very friendly and talk about the history of the palace and ancient things. Very good place to visit with children
13 जून 2023 22:37
It's a good place to see antique collection and a good place to learn some knowledge about past.
04 अक्टूबर 2022 16:05
One of the beautiful ancient palace in trivandrum. Calm and quiet place to visit. The architectural detailing of the palace is awesome.
24 सितंबर 2022 20:46
One of the places to visit in Trivandrum. It's relatively small, but still a must visit place. They have a very good collection of coins. It's best to have the guide with you to explain things a bit better in case you're not familiar with the items used by kings & people of the past.
08 सितंबर 2022 20:05
The old palace restored and open to public with other antiques. Staffs narrates the history and cultural background of each and every displays.
30 अगस्त 2022 4:16
It was a short but really memorable experience. Guides described everything so well that we listened to them with so much interest. Even those not fond of history will definitely enjoy the peaceful vibe in here
27 अगस्त 2022 19:18
Nice palace
please Spent some money to repaint the palace then it’ll be Cool and more attractive. I liked the secret passage room and weaponry more.good behaviour from Personnel and nice presentation
please Spent some money to repaint the palace then it’ll be Cool and more attractive. I liked the secret passage room and weaponry more.good behaviour from Personnel and nice presentation
21 अगस्त 2022 13:22
Good place to be in.had great collection of antique things including coins.
The staff are putting good effort to explain things to all the visitors.
The staff are putting good effort to explain things to all the visitors.
16 जुलाई 2022 21:33
Less known place in trivandrum, Visit if you have free time!
The architecture Details are nice!
The architecture Details are nice!
18 जून 2022 18:55
25 rs entry fees. 25 rs extra for taking pics. It's a nice experience. Don't rush through the journey. The people there will try to rush you. Take your time to see all the items.
03 जून 2022 18:02
You can see some old musical instruments, weapons, clothing, etc used by early people of Travancore around 200 to 300 years ago.
28 मई 2022 4:04
Worth visiting and experience the ancient architecture. 100% cleanliness and staffs are well behaving.
03 मई 2022 17:22
It has some beautiful wood works. And so many old artefacts like pottery, swords, ivory works n all. Consists of the pictures all the travancore kings and the stories of their valour. There are beautiful horse shaped carvings on the front of the palace, hence giving it the name "kuthira malika". Crystal and Ivory throne are very nice to see. I'm personally interested in visiting places like this so it was fun for me. A guide is there to explain but they only provide minimal explanation. Chitralayam museum was just okayish.
13 अप्रैल 2022 11:58
There exhibit collection of some old tools, vessels and coins. They have ruined the the palace vibe. It's just a place for government officials to eat and get fat. Police officers and other government employees behaved like moral police. Felt so bad.
31 मार्च 2022 21:24
Under Archeological Department, 25rs entry ticket, well maintained, ample staffs to explain each and every object inside the museum.
24 मार्च 2022 1:16
One of ancient Traditional Architecture examples of kerala. Has a lot of history behind it. Lots of wood works. Lot of things to explore. It is really a Calm and quiet place. Great place to visit. It has a waterbody close to it. Nice landscape
12 सितंबर 2021 1:37
Heritage place in the outskirts of the city. Carries the tales of the rulers around the place. Not much of sight seeing, just a remnant of lost monarchy.
11 अप्रैल 2021 7:08
I liked the place. Have great collections of old antiques and equipments which was used by our old generations. Can study and know more about those equipment
19 मार्च 2021 2:44
Koyikkal Palace is a good place for a quick visit. Not soo much stuff as that of Kuthiramalika and assosiated palaces. Outside and garden of the palace is well maintained and is good for photoshoots (additional charges aapply. Additional fees has to be paid for photography, for both mobile and DSLR cameras and extra fees for video coverage). Parking space is provided at the entrance ground.
11 मार्च 2021 12:57
Good place to visit but insufficient guidance. The palace is at nedumangad. The entrance fee for adults is Rs. 25 and for children below 12 years it is Rs. 5.if you want to take photos using your mobile you have to pay Rs. 20/-. Entry into the palace during the morning session end at 1 pm. Koyikkal palace is now a folklore museum. Due to covid the guides don't give much explanation
01 मार्च 2021 18:26
The Koyikkal Palace is a palace situated in Nedumangadu, Thiruvananthapuram District, Keralain South India. [1] The palace was built in 16th century for Umayamma Rani of the Venad Royal Family. [2]Umayamma Rani was the queen of Venad between 1677 and 1684. [3][4] The palace is a double storeyed building and built with traditional architectural style of Kerala.
The palace, maintained by the Kerala State Department of Archaeology, also hosts a Folklore Museum and a Numismatics Museum inside the palace. [citation needed]
We went there at around 10: 45 am. It is very easy to locate. It's next the KSRTC bus depot, Nedumangad. It is almost a 30 min drive from the city. Approx 15 km from the city. You can spend around 1 hr. The palace is not so big, it is a nalukettu, but you can experience the traditional construction. The ticket charge is Rs20 and additional Rs 10 for camera. There are many new exhibits and there is a staff next to each to explain about those. You can see the cooking and household utensils used in those times in the ground floor. And in the first floor there are swords and arms, then art forms, various work forms etc. There is also a video being played ina display and chairs are put in for sitting and watching the video. There is a tunnel in one room, but we can just view it from there.
The Koyikkal Palace is near to Nedumangadu junction and it has a decent parking area. The two-storey palace is more of a museum than of a palace that can boast of grand architecture. It houses ancient coins, weapons, tools used by carpenters, masonry and other household items. The guides in the palace are helpful and navigate you well through the museum.
Overall it is a worth visit if you want to know about the items used by our forefathers
8°36′31.55″N 77°0′11.37″E The Koyikkal Palace is a palace situated in Nedumangadu, Thiruvananthapuram District, Kerala in South India. The palace was built in 16th century for Umayamma Rani of the Venad Royal Family. Umayamma Rani was the queen of Venad between 1677
I was most impressed with the extent of knowledge of the guide who showed me around the museum: she had a thorough knowledge of the history of Travancore and the surrounding areas. Some interesting coins and local artifacts to be seen in this museum which is about 15km out of town and is set in a former palace.
The palace, maintained by the Kerala State Department of Archaeology, also hosts a Folklore Museum and a Numismatics Museum inside the palace. [citation needed]
We went there at around 10: 45 am. It is very easy to locate. It's next the KSRTC bus depot, Nedumangad. It is almost a 30 min drive from the city. Approx 15 km from the city. You can spend around 1 hr. The palace is not so big, it is a nalukettu, but you can experience the traditional construction. The ticket charge is Rs20 and additional Rs 10 for camera. There are many new exhibits and there is a staff next to each to explain about those. You can see the cooking and household utensils used in those times in the ground floor. And in the first floor there are swords and arms, then art forms, various work forms etc. There is also a video being played ina display and chairs are put in for sitting and watching the video. There is a tunnel in one room, but we can just view it from there.
The Koyikkal Palace is near to Nedumangadu junction and it has a decent parking area. The two-storey palace is more of a museum than of a palace that can boast of grand architecture. It houses ancient coins, weapons, tools used by carpenters, masonry and other household items. The guides in the palace are helpful and navigate you well through the museum.
Overall it is a worth visit if you want to know about the items used by our forefathers
8°36′31.55″N 77°0′11.37″E The Koyikkal Palace is a palace situated in Nedumangadu, Thiruvananthapuram District, Kerala in South India. The palace was built in 16th century for Umayamma Rani of the Venad Royal Family. Umayamma Rani was the queen of Venad between 1677
I was most impressed with the extent of knowledge of the guide who showed me around the museum: she had a thorough knowledge of the history of Travancore and the surrounding areas. Some interesting coins and local artifacts to be seen in this museum which is about 15km out of town and is set in a former palace.
27 मार्च 2020 21:53
A great place to see with great exhibit. Literally a walk into the past. The ambience is great. But at a tough corner to get to and not many places to see nearby. But if you are nearby and have a hour or two to spare then you should see the place.
23 मार्च 2020 17:35
Good place to visit it is a small park located in nedumangad. We used to sit there when iam studying nedumangad
23 मार्च 2020 2:51
It is newly renovated now. It is a historical museum. Has a lot of stuff that are of historical importance.
11 मार्च 2020 2:41
A great place of history. U can get to see some fascinating antiques. Felt proud that kerala had a great civilization
10 मार्च 2020 13:34
Beware of the guides all except one. Bad manners and arrogance. Place is good but bad guides ladies especially the senior ones make it bad.
07 मार्च 2020 11:31
Koyikkal Palace, situated at a distance of 18km from Kerala’s capital city of Thiruvananthapuram, is an important tourist attraction where history slumbers in all its pristine glory. The palace is a double-storey building, built in the conventional nalukettu architectural style of Kerala with sloping gabled roofs, and large rooms built around an open central courtyard.
It is a 17th century building, built as a residential palace for Umayamma Rani, the regent of Venad (Kingdom of Quilon), who ruled from the year 1677 to 1684. It was later converted into a museum complex housing several objects of historical importance. The ground floor of the palace has a Numismatics Museum, the only one of its kind in Kerala. It has got a rare collection of coins from all over the world, including those of countries like Holland, Portugal, Britain, Rome etc. These coins point to the trade relations Kerala then had with those countries. A Venetian coin by the name Amaida, believed to have been gifted to Jesus Christ, is a prized specimen of the museum. Equally valuable is a collection of 374 Roman gold coins, with the pictures of Roman Gods and Goddesses like Mars, Hercules, Venus, Ceres, and Genius, and the ruler Hardin stamped on them.
The museum is home to very old Kerala coins like Kaliyugarayan Panam, Otta-puthen, Eratta-puthan etc. Kochi-puthen, a coin in circulation in the kingdom of Kochi, and Indo-Dutch-puthen, a 1782 AD variation of it, are also found here. (In Malayalam, the word puthen means ‘new’. Every time a new coin was issued, the authorities probably named it in different variations of the word puthen.) The museum has Kerala Rasis which are among the smallest coins found anywhere in the world, along with Sreekrishna Rasi that were minted in Kerala in the 10th century, Lekshmi Varaham the Travancore silver coin, Ananthanarayan Panam the Travancore gold coin during the 15th and 17th centuries, and the coin-counting wooden board known as Rasi Palaka with depressions designed to enable fast counting of small coins. Coins that were in use by rulers of the kingdoms like Gwalior, Hyderabad, and Mysore, plus the Karsha coins dating back to about 2500 years are among the other attractions here. The museum was established by the Department of Archaeology.
It is a 17th century building, built as a residential palace for Umayamma Rani, the regent of Venad (Kingdom of Quilon), who ruled from the year 1677 to 1684. It was later converted into a museum complex housing several objects of historical importance. The ground floor of the palace has a Numismatics Museum, the only one of its kind in Kerala. It has got a rare collection of coins from all over the world, including those of countries like Holland, Portugal, Britain, Rome etc. These coins point to the trade relations Kerala then had with those countries. A Venetian coin by the name Amaida, believed to have been gifted to Jesus Christ, is a prized specimen of the museum. Equally valuable is a collection of 374 Roman gold coins, with the pictures of Roman Gods and Goddesses like Mars, Hercules, Venus, Ceres, and Genius, and the ruler Hardin stamped on them.
The museum is home to very old Kerala coins like Kaliyugarayan Panam, Otta-puthen, Eratta-puthan etc. Kochi-puthen, a coin in circulation in the kingdom of Kochi, and Indo-Dutch-puthen, a 1782 AD variation of it, are also found here. (In Malayalam, the word puthen means ‘new’. Every time a new coin was issued, the authorities probably named it in different variations of the word puthen.) The museum has Kerala Rasis which are among the smallest coins found anywhere in the world, along with Sreekrishna Rasi that were minted in Kerala in the 10th century, Lekshmi Varaham the Travancore silver coin, Ananthanarayan Panam the Travancore gold coin during the 15th and 17th centuries, and the coin-counting wooden board known as Rasi Palaka with depressions designed to enable fast counting of small coins. Coins that were in use by rulers of the kingdoms like Gwalior, Hyderabad, and Mysore, plus the Karsha coins dating back to about 2500 years are among the other attractions here. The museum was established by the Department of Archaeology.
06 मार्च 2020 7:31
The Koyikkal Palace is a palace situated in Nedumangadu, Thiruvananthapuram District, Kerala in South India. The palace was built in 16th century for Umayamma Rani of the Venad Royal Family. Umayamma Rani was the queen of Venad between 1677 and 1684. The palace is a double storeyed building and built with traditional architectural style of Kerala.
The palace is maintained by the Kerala State Department of Archaeology. There is a Folklore Museum and a Numismatics Museum are working in this palace.
The exhibits in the museum contains rare instruments like 'Chandravalam', a small percussion instrument used in Ramakathappattu and 'Nanthuni', a small musical instrument made of wood and string used in Onappattu etc.
The palace is maintained by the Kerala State Department of Archaeology. There is a Folklore Museum and a Numismatics Museum are working in this palace.
The exhibits in the museum contains rare instruments like 'Chandravalam', a small percussion instrument used in Ramakathappattu and 'Nanthuni', a small musical instrument made of wood and string used in Onappattu etc.
04 मार्च 2020 10:55
Greatest tourist spot, even with keeping the old heritage to itself, for the ticket price and all a must visit location to all tourist and persons
18 फरवरी 2020 5:27
Well maintained archaeological beauty with a very nice arrangement of exibition and amazingly huge collection of historical coins. Simply a worth watching place.
17 फरवरी 2020 17:51
Beautiful palace. Situated at Nedumangad. Photogrgy available. Nice place to visit with family. The palace was built in 16th century for umayamma Rani of the venad royal family. The palace is a double storeyed building and built with traditional architectural style of kerala. There is a folklore muesum and a numismatics museum are working in this palace.
14 फरवरी 2020 4:43
An old small palce renovated to museum by Archaeological department decades back (numismatic, folk, culture)
01 फरवरी 2020 1:37
A beautiful palace with an extremely arrogant management. You literally can't go there if you see their attitude
21 जनवरी 2020 14:37
Koyikkal palace is a historic mark in nedumangad town, trivandrum city.
It is a heritage place and it is said to be the place where kings used to stay in the 19th century
Now its been protected by the government and visitors need to take ticket to get inside which cost around ₹20 per person
Photography and videography is allowed inside the place if we are willing to pay an amount to the palace management
Its very easy to come and its very near to the nedumangad town busstand. Those who comes from the trivandrum side need to decent on nedumangad stand and needs to walk towards pazhavutty junction
Those comming from kollam or vembayam side will be able to decent in front of the palace because there is a bus stop right in front of it
It is one of the best palce in nedumangad town
It is a heritage place and it is said to be the place where kings used to stay in the 19th century
Now its been protected by the government and visitors need to take ticket to get inside which cost around ₹20 per person
Photography and videography is allowed inside the place if we are willing to pay an amount to the palace management
Its very easy to come and its very near to the nedumangad town busstand. Those who comes from the trivandrum side need to decent on nedumangad stand and needs to walk towards pazhavutty junction
Those comming from kollam or vembayam side will be able to decent in front of the palace because there is a bus stop right in front of it
It is one of the best palce in nedumangad town
12 जनवरी 2020 17:05
It's a wonderful historic place in town. It was actually a guest house of the late queen who ruled here. This place is recently recreated by government by adding a wonderful garden and other things. People love to come here at once. It has the largest coin collection in Kerala. We are proud to live in this area
28 दिसंबर 2019 19:57
Koyikkal palace is situated near from nedumangad town. One of tje best place of historical studies and architecture studies.
26 दिसंबर 2019 9:07
Must see place or palace for malayali, this palace is a museum now, with guides to give you the information about ancient life and our rituals,
24 नवंबर 2019 4:01
This historically important monument is located at Nedumangad, a suburb around 20 Kms from Trivandrum railway station. The 300 plus years old Koyikkal Palace is a double storied structure famous for its distinct gabled roofs built by the Venad Royal Family. It has been converted as a Folklore and a Numismatics Museum in 1992.
The distinctive vintage collection includes musical instruments, household utensils, measuring instruments, models of folk arts and many more of those days. Old manuscripts along with ornaments and decor items used by the erstwhile Royal family is yet another attraction and provides a valuable insight into the past of Kerala. The rarest coin collections speak of the dynasty’s trade relations with many different countries.
The distinctive vintage collection includes musical instruments, household utensils, measuring instruments, models of folk arts and many more of those days. Old manuscripts along with ornaments and decor items used by the erstwhile Royal family is yet another attraction and provides a valuable insight into the past of Kerala. The rarest coin collections speak of the dynasty’s trade relations with many different countries.
20 जुलाई 2019 22:58
A small and decently good palace. Good and knowledgeable staffs. Good collections of antique items. Good ambience. Overall a decent place to visit.
13 जुलाई 2019 15:32
A small palace but maintained properly and guides are available to explain the ancient cultures of Kerala and things available in palace.
14 जून 2019 3:05
Very good coin collection and traditional household appliances of old time.
Plus they have some rare musical instruments predating 300 year old.
They also have good weapons of olden times
Good place to spend one hour
Plus they have some rare musical instruments predating 300 year old.
They also have good weapons of olden times
Good place to spend one hour
02 जून 2019 12:07
A historical palace connected with Travancore Dynasty. Now it is under Archeological Survey of India. This Palace is converted to a museum now, where the history and life of the then Kings are displayed.
15 मई 2019 13:11
The guides at the palace were not at all interested in entertaining the guests and the whole experience was rather bleak
08 मई 2019 20:59
Located at Nedumangad, Koyikkal Palace was built for Umayamma Rani, the monarch who ruled the land between 1677 and 1684. This double storeyed traditional Nalukettu has been well preserved even today with its sprawling courtyards and a big pond. Now, the palace hosts a Folklore Museum and a Numismatics museum which houses many exquisite antiques.
25 अप्रैल 2019 10:37
A place to visit near Trivandrum. Enthusiasts who love the ancestral knowledge will enjoy the place. Friendly guides and well maintained Palace & Museum
03 अप्रैल 2019 12:55
The Koyikkal Palace was built for Umayamma Rani of the Venad Royal Family between 1677 and 1684. Today, however, it is famous as a Folklore Museum and a Numismatics Museum. Its unique antique collection provides one with a valuable insight into the past of Kerala and it attracts people from across the State on a regular basis.
The palace itself is a double storied structure famous for its distinct gabled roofs. The Folklore Museum was setup in 1992 and boasts of musical instruments, household utensils and models of folk arts among others. This is the only place in the State where one can see a Chandravalayam. This small percussion instrument is played while reciting the ballad Ramakathappattu (the story of Lord Rama). It also contains old manuscripts along with ornaments and decor items used by the erstwhile Royal family.
The Numismatic Museum is another unique centre as one can view its rare coin collection and gain insight into Kerala’s trade relations of the past with many different countries. It has some of the oldest coins of Kerala - Ottaputhen, Erattaputhen and KaliyugarayanPanam. A rare coin presented to Jesus Christ himself, Amaida, also finds itself placed here. 2500 year old Karsha coins, Rasi coins (the smallest in the world), coins belonging to the Roman Empire and those used by a wide variety of dynasties across India, can be seen here. It is a veritable treasure trove of history.
Visiting Hours: 09: 00- 17: 00 hrs.on all days, except Mondays.
Getting there
Nearest railway station: Thiruvananthapuram Central, about 18 km
Nearest airport: Trivandrum International Airport, about 24 km
The palace itself is a double storied structure famous for its distinct gabled roofs. The Folklore Museum was setup in 1992 and boasts of musical instruments, household utensils and models of folk arts among others. This is the only place in the State where one can see a Chandravalayam. This small percussion instrument is played while reciting the ballad Ramakathappattu (the story of Lord Rama). It also contains old manuscripts along with ornaments and decor items used by the erstwhile Royal family.
The Numismatic Museum is another unique centre as one can view its rare coin collection and gain insight into Kerala’s trade relations of the past with many different countries. It has some of the oldest coins of Kerala - Ottaputhen, Erattaputhen and KaliyugarayanPanam. A rare coin presented to Jesus Christ himself, Amaida, also finds itself placed here. 2500 year old Karsha coins, Rasi coins (the smallest in the world), coins belonging to the Roman Empire and those used by a wide variety of dynasties across India, can be seen here. It is a veritable treasure trove of history.
Visiting Hours: 09: 00- 17: 00 hrs.on all days, except Mondays.
Getting there
Nearest railway station: Thiruvananthapuram Central, about 18 km
Nearest airport: Trivandrum International Airport, about 24 km
31 मार्च 2019 5:56
One of the major historical attraction of Kerala situated in the nedumangad town. It's the museum of ancient coins. It is re developed by the government last year. Calm and quite place. You can visit and study about the palace history. The Mondays are the usual holidays of palace. Another important thing is, you can see the starting place of a secret underground cave from the palace.
11 मार्च 2019 17:39
Average place.nothing special except the palace museum and carts outside.museum opens at 2: 00pm.close to nedumangad KSRTC bus stand
26 फरवरी 2019 15:35
The Koyikkal Palace is near to Nedumangadu junction and it has a decent parking area. The two-storey palace is more of a museum than of a palace that can boast of grand architecture. It houses ancient coins, weapons, tools used by carpenters, masonry and other household items. The guides in the palace are helpful and navigate you well through the museum.
Overall it is a worth visit if you want to know about the items used by our forefathers.
Overall it is a worth visit if you want to know about the items used by our forefathers.
30 जनवरी 2019 21:37
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