Lakshmipuram Palace

Lakshmipuram Palace (Malayalam: ലക്ഷ്മീപുരം കൊട്ടാരം) is the royal palace of the Parappanad royal families at Changanassery. Palace is located at Puzhavathu near to Kavil Bhagavathy Temple.[1] The Lakshmipuram Palace was built in 1811 AD by Travancore ruler Maharani Ayilyom Thirunal Gouri Lakshmi Bayi (1791–1815) on behalf of the family of her husband Raja Raja Varma Valiya Koil Thampuran.[2] Until then, the royal family at the Neerazhi Palace in Changanacherry had been moved to newly built Lakshmipuram Palace.[3]

Lakshmipuram Palace
ലക്ഷ്മീപുരം കൊട്ടാരം
Flag of Travancore
Location within Kerala
General information
Architectural styleEattukettu
Architecture of Kerala Dravidiyan Style
Town or cityPuzhavathu, Changanassery in Kottayam district
CountryIndia
Coordinates9.4400806°N 76.5358626°E / 9.4400806; 76.5358626
Construction started1810
Completed1811
ClientMaharani Ayilyom Thirunal Gouri Lakshmi Bayi
Technical details
Structural systemLaterite stone, rubble, teak wood
Design and construction
ArchitectEngineer of Travancore

Construction background
Gauri Lakshmi Bayi

In the late 18th century, after the invasion of Malabar by Hyder Ali, Kunjikutty Thamburatty of the Aliyakode swarupam (Parappanad swarupam) branch took refuge with his five daughters in Travancore in the period of Dharma Raja Karthika Thirunal Rama Varma. The then Maharaja Travancore gave the Neerazhi Palace belonged to the Thekkumkur dynasty. Later, the elder daughters of Kunjikutty Thampuratty built their own palaces in Thiruvalla and Pallam. The youngest daughter, Injaniamma settled down in Changanassery at Neerazhi Palace. Koyil Thampuran was the title of the Prince consorts of the Queens and Princesses of Travancore royal family. The Koyil Thampuran gained prominence and prestige in Kingdom of Travancore as they were the fathers of the then reigning Kings. Who settled in the Neerazhi Palace from the Parappanad dynasty was one of the ancient clan of Koil Thampuran.[4] Injaniamma's grandson was Raja Raja Varma Koil Thampuran, who married Maharani Ayilyom Thirunal Gouri Lakshmi Bayi of Travancore. In 1811, under the direction of Maharani Lakshmi Bai, a new palace was constructed in Changanassery for her husband's family. This was later known as the Lakshmipuram Palace. The son of this couple is the Maharaja Swati Thirunal, a famous musician and lyricist who ruled Travancore from 1828 to 1846.[5]

Additional images
  • Palace and Personalities born in Lakshmipuram Palace, Changanassery
  • Entrance of Lakshmipuram Palace
  • Kerala Varma Valiya Koil Thampuran (1845)
  • A. R. Raja Raja Varma (1863)
  • Dr. L. A. Ravi Varma (1884)
  • L. P. R. Varma (1927)

References
  1. P. Shungoonny Menon - A HISTORY OF TRAVANCORE - First edition: 1878 , New edition: 1983, Page 130, 131 - ISBN 978-8170200406
  2. The Travancore State Manual Vol 1 to 4; Publisher : Kerala Council for Historical Research; ISBN 8185499268; Edition : 1996; Pages: 2500; Author:T.K. Velu Pillai; Editor:S.Raimon; Category:Manuals; Year of Publishing:1940
  3. Encyclopedia of Tourism Resources in India; Author: Dr. Manohar Sajnani, Published in 2001, Published by: Kalpaz Publications; Address: C-30, Satyawati Nagar, Phase-III, Ashok Vihar, Delhi-110052, ISBN 81-7835-014-9 (set), ISBN 81-7835-018-1 (Vol II)
  4. Mewat, Mahi. The Indian Encyclopaedia. p. 4690.
  5. DEVNATH, LAKSHMI (27 December 2013). "The Monarch musician". THE HINDU. Retrieved 12 March 2014.
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