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Shaktantampuram Palace is located in Thrissur, Kerala State, India. Called Vadakkekara Palace, it was rebuilt in 1795 in Kerala Dutch style by Ramavarma Thampuran (the greatest ruler of the Cochin dynasty) Sakthan Thampuran of the first state of Cochin and is preserved by the Department of Archaeology. The palace was converted into a museum by the state in 2005. High ceilings, extra thick walls, spacious rooms and floors covered with beautiful Italian tiles are some of the features of this palace. The interior of the palace provides comfort and happiness regardless of the weather conditions due to its unique structure. ). This was the seat of power of King Rama Varma Sakthan Thampuran, who ruled Kochi from 1790 to 1805 AD. The palace is located near the Vadakumnathan Temple in Thrissur. Elephants, percussion, drums, fireworks etc. where a team of representatives from Saktan Thampuran, Parmekavu Bhagavathy Temple and Tiruvambadi Krishna Temple competed for supremacy in front of the Vadakkumnathan temple. is honored to announce Thrissur Pooram, an annual celebration featuring The palace preserves historical remnants of important events such as Tipu Sultan's visit with his army. The last royal to live here was Rama Varma Bharathan Thampuran, grandson of Chowwarayil Theepetta Veliyahampuran. There is a very old Sarpakavu (sacred snake forest) in the palace.