Poonjar Palace

A GLORIOUS TESTIMONY TO BYGONE, REGAL OPULENCE

POONJAR PALACE

The Poonjar Palace in Meenachil Taluk features a royal collection of antiques and exquisite furniture. These include a ‘thoni’ - a palanquin carved out of a single piece of wood, chandeliers, palm leaf engravings, sculptures of Nataraja (dancing Lord Shiva), weapons and many more. Near the palace is a brilliant replica of the Madurai Meenakshi Temple. The walls of this temple have sculptures with warfare stories from the Puranas (the legends of ancient India).

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