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Poonjar PalacePoonjar Palace is located in Kottayam district in Kerala state. The palace stands like a wonderful proof of the royal lavishness of the antique era. The palace, mainly made from wood, is one richer example of traditional structure of Kerala.  The history of Poonjar PalaceThe Poonjar Palace was built by the Poonjar rulers, very old dynasty that was linked with Travancore royal family. The palace has 600 years of history. Poonjar dynasty was founded by Manavikrama Kulashekhara Perumal, whose origin was from the Pandyans of the Sangam Age. In 1152 AD, he shifted from Madurai following never-ending civil quarrels in Tamil state. Manavikrama Kulashekhara Perumal carried one of the three idols of Meenakshi, their family deity, and the deity was installed in the Meenakshi temple on the banks of the Meenachil River. Manavikraman Raja obtained the land from the Thekkancoor Rajas and made Erattupetta as their commercial center. The Palace Poonjar Palace gives you a clear idea of the standard of living of royal family of Kerala. It really is a perfect destination if you love art as well as history. It houses fantastically preserved grand chandeliers, Nataraja sculptures as well as military equipments are really interesting to view. At this place, you may as well locate a Thoni, big chandeliers, jewelry boxes, palm leaf engravings as well as a complete set of lamps. The palace also has a museum that houses the royal collection of antiques, rock-cut lamps, and a number of other sculptures. You will find a number of fascinating features associated with Poonjar Palace that makes it to become a must-visit place in Kerala. The other attractions of the place include the Sastha Temple as well as a temple similar to the Madurai Meenakshi, found in the vicinity of Poonjar Palace. The walls of this temple have carvings that tell stories from the Hindu mythology. How to get there: Nearest Airport: Cochin International Airport (IATA: COK, ICAO: VOCI). Nearest Railway Station: Kottayam Railway Station, where you can catch a train to major cities nearby. Road: Poonjar is well connected by the road network. Enquiry Form
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