Not only in a state but each district of India having such a beautiful palace ,havelis(Rajasthani word) , in western countries they have few palace nearby capital but in our country just count and count & count there is a long list In rajasthan each district (total33) have beautiful forts palaces and old city ,each nagarpalika those were outpost that time have small fort and haveli and a small old town Just imagine how wealthy our ancestors were 🙏🔥🙏
Rajasthan, having many picturesque locations, beautiful culture .. superb folk stories for every destinations .. superb forts, very nice people... is one of the best state.. I am from Kerala traveled almost all north indian states.but my favorite north indian state is Rajsthan whether it is the lake city udaipur, or lajawab climate in jodhpur .. superb night stay in jaisalmer sump.. ajmir , jaipur...
Yes me too when I went there in 1988 for the mud architecture conference, worked under the great architect Lauri Baker and also visited his home "Helmet" Yes I have been told that they used pig's urine in the flooring with lime that's why it's glowing . Regards.💐☺️
My place is just 1.5 km from the palace. I have been to the palace many times but never seen the beauty of it in the way it is shown here. Of course, the architecture and the minute wooden carvings is quite remarkable even with the naked eye. The flooring is really beautiful and shines better than marble. It feels very cool to touch and inside, the palace is heat/weather proof. If it is hot outside, you will feel a very cool breeze inside. Good to see the aerial view of the palace. Looks like they removed some touristy stuff like the direction boards, restriction ropes etc before making this video. Some areas like the Puja room with intricate paintings is inaccessible to the general public. There is a museum beside the palace where they have displayed some artefacts from the palace separately.
I had the good fortune of seeing this palace about five years back. Almost entire building is wooden, though there is some masonry works. The floor shines even today, after cuple of hundred years use. Interestingly, it is in a fort, which also has its own agricultural fields and water sources. Though the architecture is traditional, some portions are built after europen architectural style, perhaps to accommodate the visiting British officials.
Thanks for nicely documenting and sharing with the world. I liked the fact that it was shot in natural light, the way it should be. You can feel the real ambience. Great initiative from Archeological Dept. Congratulations.
Great memory when I went there in 1988 for the mud architecture conference, worked under the great architect Lauri Baker and also visited his home "Helmet" Yes I have been told that they used pig's urine in the flooring with lime that's why it's glowing . Regards.💐☺️
Thank you so much for this informative film. Archeology department has done a very good job. I’m an architect practicing in Delhi. My best wishes to all the ppl who made film and keep doing great work like this. 🙏
Very nice place beautiful Palace. Very neat and well maintenance and still controlled by Kerala government. I have visited this place with my family. 👌👌👌
Honestly it looks so beautiful. Nowadays our houses are all contemporary and modern. Sometimes I wish we could include and bring back elements of the past of all cultures
It is aboslutely beautiful. I found it similar to the architechture found in Nepal called the "Newar architechture". I don't know which is first but they are almost the same.
Sanatana Vaidik Hindu Dharma has given beauty to many magnificent monuments all over the world. Many are still present after invasions, but so many were destroyed.
The Hindu Kings built temples as an institution for the society. They never really bothered to build Palaces because they were known as the protectors of the ancient democracy that existed. Their rule was dictated by their people.
Most Hindu kings did build grand palaces and by grand they were bigger than the average house of the commoner. In the South the primary material used was wood so they didn't last long when they went out of use. While palaces in places like Rajasthan were made of stone. The Padmanabhapuram palace is an exception. You wouldn't find wooden palaces in Southern India as well maintained as this one mostly because the Royals who lived there no longer exist and they were forgotten and left to ruin. Like how Rajendra Chola's Palace ruins were only discovered recently.
Its similar to chinese architecture which is interesting considering that there were a fair amount of chinese traders in the ancient cholan kingdoms and even Travancore.
The Chinese probably had little to no influence on the architecture. Low Sloping roofs with gables is a common feature in many places. It's a common structure in South Indian houses.
It could be the other way round. Along with Buddhism that travelled from India to China, and Martial Arts, the architectural styles could have traveled to China and then mingled with existing Chinese style. Emperor Ashoka's Hall too had wooden floor and roof (Kumhrar, Patna).
You are totally wrong. I have had the privilege of teavellung extensively in China including parts normally alnot allowed to foreigners. What we associate today with Chinese architecture with those unique roofs are relatively recent meaning 10 century. Go to the amazing Chinese National Museum in Shanghai ( city center) and each floor has exhibits in chronological order. They start by saying the original Chinese architecture and structure was based on Hindu temple architecture from India and remained so for 1500 years. There are plenty of exhibits and it is amazing they say that inspite of Chinese govt propaganda. Then came Nepalese architecture which also was based on Hindu Indian architecture ( go see in Nepal) but around 5 century started differentiating from both south and North Indian architecture. This was the first sloping roof firmar that went to China via buddhism and then around 10th century evolved to what today is called Chinese architecture. Three years ago I did a 5 day river cruise ( last too three gorges dam) and one day one stop was at an ancient rock temple to the God's of Wealth. I thought I was in one of those Belur temples. It was eerily similar the only substitute of elephants in carvings by dragons. Similarly I have seen South Indian Hindu architecture based ancient temples in Lanta islands off Hong Kong. No they were not built by Indians but by Chinese around a thousand years ago.
It is very beautiful but there was not much light inside to watch it clearly, for having built such a beautiful palace they should polish those wooden structures and should clean roof tiles and apply terracoata paint and make it more beautiful. 😍
Visited പദ്മനാഭപുരം കൊട്ടാരം.. Which is under Gvt of kerala. Surprised to see a dieing palace. 1.many places roofing tiles broken water falling to wood supports &getting decayed. 2.many places plastering damaged. Raw brick can be seen. If we leave it it will collapse in near future. Visited many palaces /heritage buildings/museums in different countries. They maintain well.we wil be surprised. Why dont we do proper maintenance with expert engineers visiting the place. Want to post photos which i have taken. Request you &Gvt of kerala to do needful urgently.
Just imagine how a palace made up of wood stood for centuries. Amazing 👍🏾
the wood gets replaced
@@lenxoxful oohh
@@lenxoxful . Nope buddy. Dont comment on things u dont know. The construction is too intricate. No living person skilled enough to work on it.
@@ajitnairk010 Yes. Too intricate to repair it by the living persons.
All the wood still have those intricate carvings on them. I don't think those woods have been replaced at any point of time.
Not only in a state but each district of India having such a beautiful palace ,havelis(Rajasthani word) , in western countries they have few palace nearby capital but in our country just count and count & count there is a long list
In rajasthan each district (total33) have beautiful forts palaces and old city ,each nagarpalika those were outpost that time have small fort and haveli and a small old town
Just imagine how wealthy our ancestors were 🙏🔥🙏
Rajasthan, having many picturesque locations, beautiful culture .. superb folk stories for every destinations .. superb forts, very nice people... is one of the best state.. I am from Kerala traveled almost all north indian states.but my favorite north indian state is Rajsthan whether it is the lake city udaipur, or lajawab climate in jodhpur .. superb night stay in jaisalmer sump.. ajmir , jaipur...
I am amazed how the the wooden architecture remains intact (after 500 years) despite humidity and and elements that could have affected it.
They may have used hardwood trees such as Teak, Sal tree.
Most Indian palaces are forgotten and left for ruin after the royals loose power. While the Travancore royals had control for a long time.
Our own പാലസ്..proud to be കന്യാകുമാരി
Kerala style architecture 😍😍
I admired the floor of the palace when l went there. Really it talks about the perfection the artists. I expected you would mention it.
Yes me too when I went there in 1988 for the mud architecture conference, worked under the great architect Lauri Baker and also visited his home "Helmet"
Yes I have been told that they used pig's urine in the flooring with lime that's why it's glowing .
Regards.💐☺️
Exactly, I was about to write when i saw your comment
Agree.. It looks like you are floating on water
Manichithrathazhu shooting location😍😍... (Other portions is thripunithara palace)
And hill palace
I belive its shot in Hill palace, thripunithura capital of Kingdom of Cochin.
Ethu ente naatila sthithi cheyyune
Proud to be a kumarian
@@மண்ணின்மைந்தன்-ள1ம aa
My place is just 1.5 km from the palace. I have been to the palace many times but never seen the beauty of it in the way it is shown here. Of course, the architecture and the minute wooden carvings is quite remarkable even with the naked eye. The flooring is really beautiful and shines better than marble. It feels very cool to touch and inside, the palace is heat/weather proof. If it is hot outside, you will feel a very cool breeze inside. Good to see the aerial view of the palace. Looks like they removed some touristy stuff like the direction boards, restriction ropes etc before making this video. Some areas like the Puja room with intricate paintings is inaccessible to the general public.
There is a museum beside the palace where they have displayed some artefacts from the palace separately.
How to come there from kanyakumari
I had the good fortune of seeing this palace about five years back. Almost entire building is wooden, though there is some masonry works. The floor shines even today, after cuple of hundred years use. Interestingly, it is in a fort, which also has its own agricultural fields and water sources. Though the architecture is traditional, some portions are built after europen architectural style, perhaps to accommodate the visiting British officials.
KERALA'S OWN ARCHITECTURAL WONDER
THANKS TO THE ROYAL FAMILY OF TRAVANCORE
Thanks for nicely documenting and sharing with the world. I liked the fact that it was shot in natural light, the way it should be. You can feel the real ambience. Great initiative from Archeological Dept. Congratulations.
Visited the palace in 1998, amazing place, amazing history!
It's in my hometown
@@மண்ணின்மைந்தன்-ள1மhow do i reach there from kanyakumari
@@shirinanklesaria7940 thuckalay - Pathmanabapuram
@@shirinanklesaria7940 where you from
Great memory when I went there in 1988 for the mud architecture conference, worked under the great architect Lauri Baker and also visited his home "Helmet"
Yes I have been told that they used pig's urine in the flooring with lime that's why it's glowing .
Regards.💐☺️
Thank you so much for this informative film. Archeology department has done a very good job.
I’m an architect practicing in Delhi.
My best wishes to all the ppl who made film and keep doing great work like this. 🙏
Very nice place beautiful Palace. Very neat and well maintenance and still controlled by Kerala government. I have visited this place with my family. 👌👌👌
Kerala architecture at its best reflected in this kottaram
I pray I can visit this architectural wonder soon. It’s awe inspiring.
Honestly it looks so beautiful. Nowadays our houses are all contemporary and modern. Sometimes I wish we could include and bring back elements of the past of all cultures
Nice and short documentary with amazing voice over! 👌
Incredible India!
I have been to this palace twice! beautiful architecture 😍
It is aboslutely beautiful. I found it similar to the architechture found in Nepal called the "Newar architechture". I don't know which is first but they are almost the same.
Yes there are similarity between both architecture but also difference
Mallas kings ancestors were chalakyu dynasty of the South. Please google "karnataka of Mithilas".
Must be saved & preserved for generations to see and wonder
Amazing Artwork. Wondering how it was crafted some 400 years ago. Mind blowing.
Very beautiful music and very well experienced 🙏
I from north india bihar state but realy its great monuments and what a detailed handcraft
I'm also from bihar
Amazing architecture of acient india
My fav palace … it’s timeless n serene
Sanatana Vaidik Hindu Dharma has given beauty to many magnificent monuments all over the world.
Many are still present after invasions, but so many were destroyed.
Jaya ayan gali ! Kerala the ancient jewel of bharat varsh..
Excellent,, Magnificent,, Awesome,, Palace,,,,,,,,,,,
Absolutely beautiful bow in thanks for this video
Absolutely beautiful, bow in thanks for this video 🙏
Hare Krishna movement started by Sila Prabhupada in the 1960’s is one of the greatest 🕉🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Great and amazing architect I salute to the architect...
good architectural vibes
Wah!!!! What a voice ....I love it ❤
kerala gods own country !!!
Amazing edifice withstanding the weather and environmental changes it still stands high in honour expertise of wood carving 💐
The Hindu Kings built temples as an institution for the society.
They never really bothered to build Palaces because they were known as the protectors of the ancient democracy that existed. Their rule was dictated by their people.
I said the exact thing to my friend yesterday coincidence!
You will be called 'sanghi' for this comment.
@@NoneOfTheAbove123 lol no.
Most Hindu kings did build grand palaces and by grand they were bigger than the average house of the commoner. In the South the primary material used was wood so they didn't last long when they went out of use. While palaces in places like Rajasthan were made of stone. The Padmanabhapuram palace is an exception. You wouldn't find wooden palaces in Southern India as well maintained as this one mostly because the Royals who lived there no longer exist and they were forgotten and left to ruin. Like how Rajendra Chola's Palace ruins were only discovered recently.
Wow amaizing what a place , peace of minds
It is in kanyakumari district.
Is it jist me or someone else also see the similarity between kerala and japanese style castle
This is great example of Kerala lam a Malayali
One of artistic excellence of india 🙏🙏🙏
Amazing video
Gorgeous architecture!!
Omg I love your accent it’s like 85% posh and 15% Indian are you an Indian living in Britain?
Increadible kerala
ശ്രീ പത്പനാഭാ 🙏🙏🙏
i'm speechless............
Wonderfull architecture
Very beautiful architecture made of wood!
Yes
It is in Kanyakumari
Amazing
Очень красивая архитектура дизаин прекрасная резьба по дереву ручная работа высокого класса спасибо
my wish to visit this masterpiece with my grand kids. agreed?
amazing architecture
100 / 100 of PADMANABHAPURAM people s was seeing this content i also 😇
Just fun
What a treasure❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Its similar to chinese architecture which is interesting considering that there were a fair amount of chinese traders in the ancient cholan kingdoms and even Travancore.
The Chinese probably had little to no influence on the architecture. Low Sloping roofs with gables is a common feature in many places. It's a common structure in South Indian houses.
This is the architect of the Nairs who migrated from Nepal in 2000 BC
It could be the other way round. Along with Buddhism that travelled from India to China, and Martial Arts, the architectural styles could have traveled to China and then mingled with existing Chinese style.
Emperor Ashoka's Hall too had wooden floor and roof (Kumhrar, Patna).
You are totally wrong. I have had the privilege of teavellung extensively in China including parts normally alnot allowed to foreigners. What we associate today with Chinese architecture with those unique roofs are relatively recent meaning 10 century.
Go to the amazing Chinese National Museum in Shanghai ( city center) and each floor has exhibits in chronological order. They start by saying the original Chinese architecture and structure was based on Hindu temple architecture from India and remained so for 1500 years. There are plenty of exhibits and it is amazing they say that inspite of Chinese govt propaganda. Then came Nepalese architecture which also was based on Hindu Indian architecture ( go see in Nepal) but around 5 century started differentiating from both south and North Indian architecture. This was the first sloping roof firmar that went to China via buddhism and then around 10th century evolved to what today is called Chinese architecture. Three years ago I did a 5 day river cruise ( last too three gorges dam) and one day one stop was at an ancient rock temple to the God's of Wealth. I thought I was in one of those Belur temples. It was eerily similar the only substitute of elephants in carvings by dragons. Similarly I have seen South Indian Hindu architecture based ancient temples in Lanta islands off Hong Kong. No they were not built by Indians but by Chinese around a thousand years ago.
Chera kingdom
Very beautiful
Thank you
Awesome, Thanks
You're welcome!
Pure class
The great work
Great video exhibiting the true beauty of the palace.
Thank you
outstanding wooden palace. Definitely i will visit
Incredible India 💕
Njan avede tour poyitund powli sthalam annu
best wishes
It is very beautiful but there was not much light inside to watch it clearly, for having built such a beautiful palace they should polish those wooden structures and should clean roof tiles and apply terracoata paint and make it more beautiful. 😍
Due to some luck, it came into Kerala's possession. So the palace is preserved even today.
Wow😍
Visited പദ്മനാഭപുരം കൊട്ടാരം.. Which is under Gvt of kerala.
Surprised to see a dieing palace.
1.many places roofing tiles broken water falling to wood supports &getting decayed.
2.many places plastering damaged. Raw brick can be seen. If we leave it it will collapse in near future.
Visited many palaces /heritage buildings/museums in different countries. They maintain well.we wil be surprised.
Why dont we do proper maintenance with expert engineers visiting the place.
Want to post photos which i have taken.
Request you &Gvt of kerala to do needful urgently.
ಪ್ರಣಾಮಗಳು ನಮ್ಮವರೆ,
Pranaman Ellaavaarum.
❤️❤️❤️ magnificent 🙏
5:14 difference between old and modern construction planning in single frame.
Beautiful ❤❤❤
@Alfonza loveday
Awesome
My dream mansion 💖💖💖
I saw this palace. 👌👌👌
It was the part of Kerala
Magnificent 😍
Wonders of Bhaarat. 🇮🇳🕉️
Can anyone please tell How one can reach to the palace ?. Which is the nearest Railway station and bus station?.
Trivandrum railway station . This is located in tamilnadu, but closer to trivandrum. The palace alone still belong to kerala govt.
@@RajeshChandran81 Thank you for guidance.
@@RajeshChandran81 In our district few temples and railway are still under kerela govt...
admiring beauty
Great
Really grate 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Kerala's Own Property!
Magnificent
Y its not Unesco heritage site till now..
The sloping roofs got me thinking, it doesn’t snow in south India, then why the tapering roofs, intriguing
For rains
Any one knows about the shilpi? sculptor?
wow 😲
Class 👌
Good 👍
what is this audio track (music) ?
please help me to find it.
Nice
I have visited this place
Thank you
Whether now is it allowed general publics to witness the old beauty
Language of stones surpasses language of humans