Kuthiramalika

The Kuthiramalika Palace Museum of Thiruvananthapuram– one of the most renowned museums in the city and was established by Maharaja Swathi Thirunal Balarama Varma, the former King of Travancore, in 1800 AD. Noted for his love for poetry, music and art, he established the Kuthiramalika Palace Museum in order to encourage and promote the traditional forms of Indian art.

The name Kuthiramalika means ‘palace of horses’ and is taken from the frieze of 122 wooden horses on the walls. The palace also features paintings and valuable articles belonging to the royal family,  that have been preserved here.