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Koyikkal Palace

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Koyikkal Palace and Museum
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Established1677
LocationNedumangad, Kerala, India
TypeArt museum, Archaeology museum

The Koyikkal Palace is a palace situated in Nedumangadu, Thiruvananthapuram District, Kerala, 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 storied building and built in the traditional architectural style of Kerala.

Chandravalayam
Chandravalayam is an accompanying musical instrument used by singers to recite Malayalam epic 'Ramakathappattu'

The palace is maintained by the Kerala State Department of Archaeology, and also hosts folklore and a numismatic museums.[citation needed] The exhibits in the museum contains such rare instruments as the "Chandravalam", a small percussion instrument used in Ramakathappattu;[clarification needed] and the "Nanthuni", a small musical instrument made of wood and string used in Onappattu.[clarification needed][citation needed]

References

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  1. ^ "Koyikkal Palace at Nedumangadu". Retrieved 3 February 2015.
  2. ^ "Koyikkal Palace in Kerala tourim website". Retrieved 3 February 2015.
  3. ^ Raghunandan, Lakshmi (1995). At the Turn of the Tide: The Life and Times of Maharani Setu Lakshmi Bayi The Last Queen of Travancore. Bangalore: Maharani Setu Lakshmi Bayi Memorial Charitable Trust. p. 462.
  4. ^ Medieval History; keralatourism.org
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