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The historical Koyikkal Palace is located at Nedumangadu, about 18km from Trivandrum city, on the way to the famous Ponmudi Hill Station. One of the major monuments of Kerala, Koyikkal Palace's main attractions includes the Folklore Museum and the Numismatics Museum belonging to the Department of Archaeology.
Koyikkal Palace was originally erected for Umayamma Rani of the Venad royal family who reigned between 1677 and 1684. The palace boasts of typical Kerala architecture, with its double-storied traditional 'Nalukettu' featuring slanting gabled roofs and an inner courtyard.
Visit Koyikkal Palace - Folklore Museum
Which displays an enchanting variety of musical instruments, occupational implements, household utensils, models of folk arts and a hoard of other objects showcasing the rich cultural heritage of Kerala. Some of the items exhibited here that are unique to this museum only include Chandravalayam - a small percussion instrument used as an accompaniment while reciting the ballad Ramakathappattu (the story of Lord Sree Rama), and Nanthuni - a sweet sounding musical instrument made of wood and string which is used while singing during the Onam festival of Kerala. This museum occupies the first floor of Koyikkal Palace and exhibits various other objects that provide a wonderful insight into the performing as well as the ritual art forms of Kerala.
The Numismatics Museum at Koyikkal Palace is a unique kind of museum not found anywhere else in Kerala. Located on the ground floor of the palace building, this museum is a treasure house of numerous rare coins belonging to different eras and different parts of the world. Apart from the immense historical significance, these coins also provide ample testimony to the extensive trade relations of Kerala in ancient times. On your tour to Koyikkal Palace, find some of the rarest and oldest coins of the state - Ottaputhen, Erattaputhen, Kaliyugarayan, Panam and also a Venetian coin named Amaida. Among the Indian coins on display here, the most valuable are the 2500-year old 'Karsha'. You will also get to see Rasi - the world's smallest coin. Almost 374 valuable Roman gold coins depicting Roman gods and goddesses are among the collection at this museum. The Numismatics Museum also exhibits coins belonging to various ancient dynasties of India like the Gwalior royal family, the Nizam of Hyderabad, Tipu Sultan, Hyder Ali, …the list goes on.
Visiting hours: Everyday 9.00 am to 5.00 pm (Except Mondays).
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