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Kerala Folklore Museum

Kerala · India

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  1. 1Orientation

    Welcome, distinguished visitors, to the Kerala Folklore Museum, located in the historic and vibrant district of Thevara in Kochi. Step into a magnificent sanctuary where a millennium of South Indian culture, art, and…

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  2. 2The Temple Pillars and Sacred Entrance

    As you approach the grand entrance of the Kerala Folklore Museum, you are instantly wrapped in an aura of ancient sanctity and architectural wonder. Before stepping onto the main plinth, pause in the open courtyard to gaze at the…

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  3. 3Ground Floor: Malabar Architecture and Ritual Arts

    Welcome to the ground floor of the Kerala Folklore Museum, an enchanting exhibition space designed entirely in the traditional Malabar architectural style native to northern Kerala. As you walk through this hall, observe the…

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  4. 4First Floor: Cochin Style and Performing Arts Gallery

    Ascending the polished historic staircase to the first floor, you step into a magnificent gallery that celebrates the unique architectural synthesis of Cochin regional traditions and Portuguese colonial influences. During the…

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  5. 5Second Floor: Travancore Style and the Majestic Koothambalam

    Welcome to the top floor of the museum, constructed in the majestic Travancore architectural style typical of southern Kerala. The moment you step into this elevated hall, you are greeted by an atmosphere of royal elegance and a…

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  6. 6Royal Treasures and Sacred Interfaith Relics

    As you continue through this gallery, you enter a deeply moving space dedicated to Kerala's opulent royal heritage and its extraordinary multi-faith historical identity. For thousands of years, the coastal region of Kerala served…

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  7. 7Spice Art Cafe and Traditional Culinary Museum

    After exploring the extensive historical galleries across the three floors, you are warmly invited to relax and recharge in the inviting surroundings of the Spice Art Cafe and its adjoining lifestyle galleries. Set within an…

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  8. 8Closing

    Thank you for joining us on this audio guide tour through the Kerala Folklore Museum. The three architectural storeys and six thousand artifacts you have explored today stand as a magnificent testament to the extraordinary vision…

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What is Kerala Folklore Museum?

Kerala Folklore Museum is a place in Kerala · India with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
LocationKerala · India
TypeHeritage
Story sections8
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates9.9330, 76.2990
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