On
the cultural front, the state had diligently designed several art forms for
the country's cultural mosaic.
A root-conscious people of the state have preserved their past not only in the
form of history books but also in the form of monuments and palaces. Places,
palaces and institutions of historic value are being preserved conscientiously.
A Kerala touring will leave you marvel at the exquisite architecture manifested
in palatial mansions and monuments. Hanging around the ruins of dilapidated
forts, temples would help you splash deep into the rich past of the state.
The Hill Palace Museum: The Hill
Palace, the official residence of the Kochi royal family, is today the largest
archaeological museum in Kerala. Built in 1865, the palace complex consists
of 49 buildings in the trational architectural style of Kerala, sprawled over
52 acres of beautifully landscaped terraced land which houses a deer park and
facilities for horse riding. more detailsEdakkal Cave, Wayanad: Atop Ambukutty
Hills near Ambalavayal in Wayanad is Edakkal Caves. Two caves, formed by a split
in a mammoth rock- one roofed over by other- make up the Edakkal caves. For
decades the caves have been the haven of archeologists. more detailsBolghatty Palace: Built by the Dutch
in 1744, this palace is on an island, off Cochin in the Arabian Sea. Earlier
Dutch and later British used the palace as Governor's residence. more detailsKoyikkal Palace: A 15th century palace.
Situated between Ponmudi hill station and Kuttalam waterfalls. The manor was
the official residence o Umayamma Rani of the Venad royal family. more detailsAlwaye Palace: On the banks of River
Periyar stands imposing Alwaye( now Aluva) palace ruminating over a past, long
and eventful. One of the finest palaces in the state with beautiful circular. more detailsBekal Fort: The largest and the best preserved
coastal fort in Kerala, Bekal Fort, is 14 km off Kasargode, North Kerala. The
pristine Bakel beach along with the fort is being groomed into an international
tourist destination. more detailsCheruthuruthy (Kerala Kalamandalam):
One of the most revered places for the traditional art forms of Kerala, the
Kalamandalam is the cradle of Kathakali training in India. This temple of arts
has preserved and propagated Kathakali - the classical dance-drama of Kerala
- for the past 78 years. Many of the internationally renowned artistes of Kerala
and India have been trained here. more detailsVasco da Gama Square: Kochi, the
commercial capital of Kerala, the last port of Vasco Da Gama, where you will
find synagogues, mosques, churches and temples side by side, is a place with
a fascinating history. more detailsKrishnapuram Palace, Kayamkulam:
The Krishnapuram Palace is a rare specimen of the Kerala style of architecture
- complete with gabled roofs, narrow corridors and dormer windows. Residence
of the rulers of Kayamkulam kingdom, the age of the palace is unknown. more details
Apparel Garments
On
the cultural front, the state had diligently designed several art forms for
the country's cultural mosaic.
