Question

Art and architectural features of mattancherry synagogue cochin

Answer 1

Answer:

There is no photography endorsed here which becomes specious SD soon as you walk in. Murials beautifying the walls are in good condition and it’s easy to see the fine feature.

There were many articles of historical interest: palanquins, armory, old silver and hundreds of years of history of the old Maharajahs.

Answer 2

Answer:

The Mattancherry Palace, also known as Paradesi Synagogue, the most significant historical preserves in Fort Kochi. The Portuguese constructed it in the year 1555, as a gesture of love for the king of Cochin. This palace is located around 10 kilometers away from Ernakulam which is well connected to Mattancherry through bus, rail or boat.

Explanation:

The Architectural Features:  

• The Mattancherry is a 2-storey quadrangular palace built in a traditional Kerala style.  

• There are four separate wings which open into the central courtyard which houses the temple of royal deity Pazhayannur Bhagavathi. There are also temples of Lord Krishna and Lord Shiva on the two sides of the palace.  

• The design of arches and chambers truly exhibits the European style of architecture.  

• The ceilings are well designed by wood carved floral designs including the design of an inverted lotus.  

• The flooring which imitates the use of black marble, is made by using burnt coconut shells, lime, plant juices and egg whites.  

Artistic Attractions of Mattancherry:  

• The walls of the palace are embellished with rich mural paintings executed in warm and beautiful colors illustrating various Hindu temples and mythological legends of the Mahabharata and the Ramayana.

• The intricate representations of the story of Kumarasambhavam by the great writer Kalidasa and the murals representing the Krishna Leela and Shiva Leela and various other paintings decorating the palace truly Increases its beauty and makes it awe-inspiring.  

• The palace also displays the portraits of the Kings of Kochi from the year 1864 and also exhibits the weapons used daggers, spears, sheathed swords and artillery like cannons, an ivory palanquin etc.