Attingal palace

 


Attingal palace is the maternal home of the Travancore Royal family. The great rulers of the kingdom, including Anizham Thirunal Marthanda Varma were brought up in this palace situated at Kollampuzha, Attingal.

The palace, built in stone and wood, according to Kerala architecture stands in a nearly 10 acre wide plot, a portion of which is privately owned now. The palace has four temples inside it, including the 700-year-old sanctorum that houses the Palliyara Bhagavathy. The temple of the family deity, Thiruvarattukavu Devi, is also seated in a temple inside the palace complex.



The historically important palace, built in an 'ettukettu' structure is known for its elegance and austerity. The temples and the palace is currently under the control of the Devaswom Board. One of the entrance gates here, ' Chavadipura', was reconstructed recently by the royal family.
The grand entrance of the palace, built in wood has decayed enough to collapse at any moment. The ' 'Kshetrakalapeetham' of the Devaswom Board was functioning in the 'oottupura' in this palace up till two years back. Once this stopped, the entire place fell silent and the palace started crumbling due to lack of upkeep.

B Satyan, MLA, said that the palace, under the control of the Devaswom Board can be maintained using the funds from the board alone. The palace, with its immense historical and cultural value deserves better treatment. The palace can also be handed over to the Archeology Department which can then develop the site with the tourism potential in view.



Hotel Savithri is one of the Hotels in Attingal.Hotel Savithri is a Luxury Business Class hotel nestled in the heart of the town, Attingal have all modern facilities and amenities to pamper the guest needs. The Hotel provides a perfect location for both business and leisure customers. The spectacular Hotel situated in between the Business, Commercial and shopping arena of Attingal City. 

Hotel Savithri is situated on Kizhakkupuram, chirayinkeezhu road,Attingal.





Location: Attingal, Kerala, India

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