Ramanathapuram Palace

RAMALINGA VILASAM PALACE – RAMANATHAPURAM :
Also called Ramanad Palace or Raja Palace - Royal residence of Sethupathy kings who ruled Ramnad (Ramanathapuram) from AD 1605 – Sethupathy means lord of the bridge – The bridge referred here is the Sethusamudram bridge made by Sree Rama to rescue Sita – The palace is situated in the heart of Ramanathapuram town with its glory of the past which is worth seeing through the wall paintings, glass paintings, photographs, armoury, tools, beads, shells, sculptures, furniture etc. Now occupied by the present Sethupaty Raja but a portion is set apart as museum. Ramanathapuram being once ruled by Hazrat Sultan Syed Ibrahim Shaheed of Ervadi, the Sethupathy royal family still sends elephants for the Urus procession at Erwadi as a token of their long lasting attachment.

Historic palace now converted as beautiful museum. Palace was build by Raghunatha Sethupathi king. Paintings in first floor depicts war scenes with Thanjavur Maratha King Saraboji, coronation & etc. Second floor is full of king's intriguing polygamous life & top floor is to get nice view of entire Ramanathapuram! Also this palace claims historic connection with Veerapandiya Kattabomman.

Ramanathapuram one of the ancient palace in india, this people use to call Sethupathi Maharaj, sethupati raja only Sponser swami Vivekananda go Chicago event, it’s histrionic moment, they have more temple build like Rameswaram,uthrakosamangai and nainarkoil

Was unlucky as it was closed today for a function.

Check for Holiday on Friday.

In heart of city lot of traffic diversion. Good place of historical importance.

One of the best time palace ever visited in recent times. The roof paintings, pillars were so admiring. This palace gives tough to those of which present in Kerala State. It would be a good and unique experience if visited with our family. Also it's close to the ramanthapuram city bus stand. Easily walkable distance. No doubt with connectivity. If your on the trip to Rameswaram or a nearby place i would suggest to visit this palace too. The crowd was quite less

HISTORICAL PLACE
You can spend some quality time in the museum, enriching your knowledge and appreciation of the culture and history of the region.
The beautiful murals in the Ramalinga Vilas Palace depict the lifestyle of Sethupathi Kings, their battles with the Marathas and their precious contacts with European rulers. This palace also features a museum full of weapons, which were used by the Sethupathi Kings. The archaeological museum belongs to Sethupathi of Ramnad and includes sword, gun, iron spear, boomerang and antiquities from Alagankulam excavations and more. It also has various paintings of royal warfare, Gods and Goddesses.
Entry tickets Rs. 5 and if you want to take a photo then you need to pay Rs. 30 extra.

Super place architecture and painting vainavam related paintings maratha communication old weapons in the place 🇮🇳👍👍🇮🇳🇮🇳

Historical place but very poorly maintained.
No light available and we have to view it in dark which was totally unacceptable. It was dusty and dirty.

It was under archeological department which is pathetic and they having lazy attitude.

It should be given in private hands to improve and make it a asset.