Manthrasala

Manthrasala, originally uploaded by SANAND K.

Padmanabhapuram Palace

The manthrasala is a hall of considerable importance.Generally the term 'Mantra' refers to administration of Kingdom. It was at this hall that the king held discussions with his ministers.

The palace was constructed around 1601 A.D by Iravipillai Iravivarma Kulasekhara Perumal who ruled Travancore between 1592 A.D. and 1609 A.D. In the late 18th century, the capital of Travancore was shifted from here to Thiruvananthapuram, and the place lost its former glory. However, the palace complex continue to be the best examples of traditional Kerala architecture, and some portions of the sprawling complex are also the hall mark of traditional Kerala style building art.

The floor of the manthrasala is typical of the rare technology that was in vogue.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Padmanabhapuram_Palace