Wednesday, June 27, 2012

The Museum of Kerala History


The Museum of Kerala History is located around 10 kilometers from ernakulam, Cochin. The best place to have a quick glimpse of the past of God's own country would be Kerala history museum of Kochi. In the entrance, you will find the statue of the sixth incarnation of Lord Vishnu, sage Parashuram. He is the one who is said to have retrieved the state of Kerala from the sea. There are life size statues and sculptures that vividly illustrate the important landmarks in our civilization right from the Stone Age to the modern times. In Cochin, the museum of Kerala history is a must visit for anyone who is interested in knowing how the rich culture and tradition of Kerala evolved and is still very much present in the modern times.

 There is a special emphasis on the social, cultural and literary aspects during the narration. The history of Kerala is represented in 36 visuals through the light and sound shows and it covers the entire history over the past 2000 years. The names of some topics in the light and sound show are Early People, Nannan of Ezhimala, Senguttavan and Ilango Venmani, Ay Andiran of Pothiyilmala, The Aryan Immigration, St. Thomas, Shankaracharya, Kulasekhara Alwar and Cheraman Perumal .

A popular haunt for tourists, locals, students and intellectuals, the Museum of Kerala History highlights everything, spanning from the time of the early people of Kerala to the modern age.

Timings and Location of the Museum of Kerala History
 Open from 10 am to 5 pm on all days except Mondays and public holidays.Museum of Kerala History is situated in Edappally, Ernakulam(Kochi) district.

How to Reach: Nearest Railway Station: Edappally(Ernakulam Didtrict)
Nearest Airport: Cochin International Airport, about 20 km from Edappally

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