The Pazhassi Raja Museum, located at a distance of 5 km from Kozhikode at East Hill, houses a veritable treasure trove for historians and connoisseurs of art. The museum is under the Archaeological Department of the State. The museum and the art gallery are named after the great Pazhassiraja Kerala Varma of the Padinjare Kovilakom of the Kottayam Royal Family. He led the famous 'Pazhassi Revolt' against the British East India Company during the second half of the 1700s.
Nicknamed the 'Lion of Kerala', the king is also credited with introducing guerilla warfare in the hills of Wayanad to resist the British colonialism. This great freedom fighter was shot dead in an encounter on 30 November 1805 AD. The museum has on its display ancient murals, antique bronzes and coins, megalithic relics such as diamond cysts, temple miniatures and umbrella stones.
The State Archeology Department manages the museum and has preserved the various artifacts beautifully. The items that are exhibited include ancient coins, mural paintings, antique statues, umbrella stones and other artifacts. The art gallery has a good collection of oil paintings of the famous painter Raja Ravi Varma. Raja Ravi Varma was known as the "prince among painters and painter among princes". The art gallery and the museum both are an interesting treat for historians and connoisseurs of art.
Best Season: All SeasonTransport Terminals: Location: About 5 km from Kozhikode town at East Hill, Kozhikode district, North KeralaHow to Reach: Nearest Railway Station : Calicut Railway Station
Nearest Airport : Calicut (Karippur) International Airport
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