Tomb of Shakthan Thampuran

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Sight Address : Tomb of Shakthan Thampuran is located in Thrissur. Edit

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Tomb of Shakthan Thampuran is well known for its historical interest at Thrissur town. Shaktharan Thampuran Palace is one of the historic, cultural, architectural important palace of the erstwhile Mahraja of Cochin has been converted into a heritage museum. This palace is a blend of traditional Kerala and Dutch architectural style. Formerly this palace was known as Vadakkechira Kovilakam The palace spread over six acres, This palace is named after King Rama Varma Shakthan Thampuran, who is the founder of Thrissur town; there are three tombs including the tomb of Shakthan Thampuran. A flagpole dating back to 1827, and a royal insignia of two elephants, a conch and a lamp in the porch herald a welcome. The palace has several well-preserved materials and galleries relating to the erstwhile rulers of Kochi. There is snake temple inside the complex. This museum has the largest collection of excavated megalithic material in Kerala. You will also find very good ancient coins. In addition, the galleries depict the treasury, royal bedroom, and the royal kitchen utensils, besides displays of bronzes, weapons, and stamps. Shaktharan Thampuran Palace is now conserved by Archaeological Department. One of the major Established a Botanical Garden near the Sakthan Thampuran Palace. There is also a medicinal plants garden with an indigenous and exotic collection of plants.

Tomb of Shakthan Thampuran

HistoryEdit

Tomb of Shakthan Thampuran is in his memory, he died in Kanni September 26, 1805 AD, at Thrissur City. Thampuran married twice. His first wife was a Nair lady from the reputed Vadakke Kuruppath family of Thrissur whom he married when he was 30 years old. He is said to have had a daughter from this first wife. However, this Nethyar Amma (title of the consort of the Cochin Rajah) died soon after an unhappy marriage. Thereafter the Thampuran remained single for a few decades, marrying again at the age of 52. The second wife of the Thampuran was Chummukutty Nethyar Amma of the Karimpatta family and was a talented musician and dancer of Kaikottikalli. She was 17 at the time of her marriage with the Thampuran. This marriage was without issue and within 4 years the Thampuran died. In those days the widowed Nethyar Ammas did not have any special provisions from the state and hence Chummukutty, at the age of 21, returned to her ancestral home. After his 55th birthday Sakthan Thampuran fell ill and died in Kanni 11, 980 (ME) (September 26, 1805 AD), at Thrissur City. He was buried in Shakthan Thampuran Palace, Thrissur. His palace in Thrissur City is preserved as a monument and he was responsible for developing the Thrissur City and also making it the Cultural Capital of Kerala.

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October to February.

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Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

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1 to 3 hours

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Anupama Restaurant – Thrissur ; 2/859 P O Mala,Kottamuri, Thrissur – 680732 , India. ; Ph/M – Phone : 0480-2892502 ; Food Serve – N.A.

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Thrissur is easily accessible by good roads. The taxis provide excellent transportation to the local inhabitants as well as the tourists of Thrissur.

BUS : Regular buses ply for Thrissur from Kochi (85 km, 42 hours, Rs 60 for semi deluxe), Trivandrum (280 km, 6 hours, Rs 200 for semi-deluxe), Kottayam (140 km, 4 hours, Rs 80 for semi-deluxe). Overnight buses too are available from Bangalore (450 km, 8 hours, Rs 950 for AC Volvo), Chennai (630 km, 12 hours, Rs 1,300 for AC Volvo), Hyderabad (980 km, 15 hours, Rs 1,600 for AC Volvo), Madurai (280 km, 4 hours, Rs 500 for AC Volvo) and Coimbatore (120 km, 2 hours, Rs 300 for AC Volvo).

Train : Trichur is an important railway station and is linked to all major towns.

Air : The Cochin International Airport located at a distance of 55 km south is the nearest airport to Thrissur. The Kozhikode/Calicut airport located at a distance of 80 km north is another airport close to Thrissur.

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Things to CarryEdit

Carry sunscreen lotions for protection from the sun and plenty of water and also carry camera.

Safety / WarningEdit

Try to catch Goverment owned bus (KSRTC bus) to the extent possible, It may look not much clean, but your safe journey is assured. if your are there for the first time, try to avoid Limited stop private buses. Most of the drivers are will take unnecessary risk which will make your journey horrible.