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TIRUVANANTHAPURAM

Then comes the two-storeyed rectangular inner shrine richly ornamented with gables - the characteristic feature of the Kerala architecture. Its outer walls are beautified with mural painting, depicting many legendary tales. There are several minishrines dedicated to adorable gods and goddesses, like Krishna, Sastha, Siva, Narasimha, Vyasa, Kshetrapala, Rama, Lakshman, Sita etc. Lord Ganesh's icon with its prominent pot belly, matching his diminutive stout limbs attracts everyone most. 

The sculptors' artistry in the making of Vishnu image with four hands and Lakshmi sitting under the canopy of tree peeps at beholders and bends heads in homage to the Lord and the makers too. For this and more, credit goes to the illustrious Maharaja Marthandavarma, whose devotion is second to none. To be true history has not so far produced another specimen king of Kerala to stand beside or behind him. He is a unique gem of purest ray screen, dazzling among the royal patrons of art and architecture. The cause of his matchless passion for construction and faith in God, and love of fellowmen deserves reverent study.

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