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Carved bay window for
watching processions VISITORS’ CHECKLIST
Practical Information
Tamil Nadu state. Kanniyakumari
district. 52 km (32 miles)
SE of Thiruvananthapuram.
Tel (04651) 250 255.
Guesthouse Open Tue–Sun. & Extra charges
for photography. 8
Transport
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. Mother’s Palace
Built in 1550, this is the oldest
building in the complex. It
contains intricately carved
wooden pillars fashioned from
the wood of the jackfruit tree. The
floor was polished to a red gloss
with hibiscus flowers.

Lamp
A horse lamp (the
horse is a symbol of
valour) in the entrance
hall hangs suspended
0 metres 20 from a special chain
0 yards 20 that keeps the lamp
perfectly balanced.

. Council Chamber
The king’s council chamber has wooden
louvres to let in light and air. The gloss on
the floor was achieved with a mixture of
lime, sand, egg white, coconut water,
charcoal and jaggery.

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