Arakkal Museum

Inside the Arakkal Museum

The Arrakkal Museum is a museum dedicated to the Arakkal family, the only Muslim royal family in Kerala, South India. The museum is actually a section of the Arakkalkettu (Arakkal Palace). The durbar hall section of the palace has been converted into a museum by the Government of Kerala. It was opened in July 2005 after a Rs. 9,000,000 renovation.it is a women ruling dynasty.

Although renovated by the government, the Arakkalkettu is still owned by the Arakkal Family Trust and does not fall under the control of the country's archaeology department, the Archaeological Survey of India. The government had taken a keen interest in preserving the heritage of the Arakkal Family, which had played a prominent role in the history of Malabar. A nominal entry fee is charged by the Arakkal Family Trust from visitors to the museum.

Location

The Arakkal Museum is located in Ayikkara, next to the Kannur City MOIDEEN Masjid. It is located 2-3 kilometres from Kannur town.

Photo gallery

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  Arakkal family Seal at the Museum

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  A section of the Museum

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  A foundation stone at the Museum

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  Furniture from the Arakkal Palace

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  A pathayam at Arakkal Palace. A pathayam is an ancient bed with a chamber for storing valuables.

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  More Arakkal furniture at the museum.

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  Aadhara petti (document box) at Arakkal Palace Museum.

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  Royal mantle sticks

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  Copies of the Qur'an

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  Spear, dagger, sword and leather shield used in war

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  Sword and dagger

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  Traditional lamps and candlesticks

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  Ancient telephones used at Arakkal Palace during the British rule

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  Ancient telescope at Arakkal Museum

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  Ancient telephone once used in the Arakkal Palace

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  Pots, vessels and Uruli used in the Arakkal kitchen.

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  A staircase at the Arakkal Palace

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  The Arakkal story

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  A pillar at the Arakkal Palace

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  A royal belt and a traditional coffee pot. The design of the coffee pot is influenced by Arab culture.

External links

• Arakkal Kettu dedicated to the nation, The Hindu, 31 July 2005.