Travancore Historical Videos Index
Padmanabhapuram Palace (Asia's largest wooden palace ) : Padmanabhapuram Palace complex is located in at Padmanabhapuram Fort, close to the town ofThuckalay in Kanyakumari District, Tamilnadu. It is about 20 km from Nagercoil, and about 50 kilometers from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. www.istream.in )
A Nice interview with Her
Highness Ashwathy Tirunal Gouri Lakshmibai
Travancore Royal Family in
2010 : Interview visuals of Sri Uthradom Thirunal
Marthanda Varma (born 22 March 1922- is the present
titular Maharaja of Travancore since 1991 and head of
the Travancore Royal Family) by Doordarshan.The history
of Travancore begins with Marthanda Varma who inherited
the kingdom of Venad, and expanded it into Travancore
during his reign 1729-- 1758.
Travancore Maharaja on Temple Treasure : What
will become of the treasure worth one lakh crores that's
been discovered at Kerala's Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple?
The Maharaja of Travencore, who heads the trust that
manages the temple, says that the wealth belongs to the
Lord. He also believes that some of it should be used
carefully for humanitarian purposes like improving
schools and hospitals.
Kerala's Treasure Trove : Remains of ancient pottery from Rome and Arabia have been unearthed near Thiruvananthapuram. The excavations were part of the first joint archaeological project between Kerala University and the University of Cambridge, and the findings, experts say, can rewrite Kerala's maritime history.
Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple Story : Program on Thiruvananthapuram Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple (Malayalam: ശ്രീ പദ്മനാഭസ്വാമി ക്ഷേത്രം) by Doordarshan. Is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu, located in Thiruvananthapuram, India. The Principal Deity, Padmanabhaswamy, is enshrined in the "Anantha-sayanam" posture. The shrine is currently run by a trust headed by the royal family of Travancore, Part -1of telecast visuals of 02 Oct 2011.
History of Sree
Padmanabha Swami temple treasure-Part1
[Reporter HD]
When the
recently discovered treasure in the cellars of Sree
Padmanabha Swami temple exceeds 100000 crores,
Malayankeezhu Gopalakrishnan [media person], Dr.M.G
Sasibhushan [ historian ], S Umamaheswari [researcher],
Sadasivan Potti [nambi family member] and Rahul Easwar [Thazhman
Tantri family member], throw light on the history of
this virtual treasure trove.
History of Sree Padmanabha Swami temple treasure-Part2 [Reporter HD]
When the recently discovered treasure in the cellars of Sree Padmanabha Swami temple exceeds 100000 crores, Malayankeezhu Gopalakrishnan [media person], Dr.M.G Sasibhushan [ historian ], S Umamaheswari [researcher], Sadasivan Potti [nambi family member] and Rahul Easwar [Thazhman Tantri family member], throw light on the history of this virtual treasure trove.
Sri. Padmanabha swamy temple arattu -Richest temple in the world : Sri Padmanabha swamy temple situated in the heart of Kerala's capital, Trivandrum, This temple belongs to the royal family of Travancore kings,.The temple is a massive stone structure built way back in the time of Marthanda varma, who ruled Travancore. The holy bath to the deity is known as "ARATU", the idols are taken out on pallak and and carried by the the priests on their shoulders to far off beach Shankgumukhom. And after holy dip the idols r taken back. A huge crowd always present to watch the arattu procession . its a major tourist attraction and remains of royal time. Now Sri Padmanabhaswamy temple is world famous for the temple treasure found from there and is now known as the Richest temple in the world.
Interview with HH Uthradom Thirunal Marthanda Varma by Veena George (India Vision)
Mukhamukham Uthradam Thirunal Marthandavarma : Indiavision - Part 1
Mukhamukham Uthradam Thirunal Marthandavarma :
Indiavision - Part 2
Mukhamukham Uthradam Thirunal Marthandavarma : Indiavision - Part 3
Her Highness Bharani Thirunal Rani Parvathi Bayi by Raja Ravi Varma
Sir CP Ramaswamy Aiyer's resignation from Travancore - Part 1 : After the Independence Travancore Diwan Sir CP Ramaswamy Aiyer declared "Swathantra thiruvithancore" or an independent state of Travancore. A state wide campaign was conducted against this. CP imposes martial law . A group of left progressive youngsters made a plot to assassinate Diwan, a dedicated brahmin took this challenge and here Mr. K Sudhakaran Nair ( 83) who is a Retd. teacher narrates those days from his memory, with Boolokam Online.
Sir CP Ramaswamy Aiyer's resignation from Travancore - Part 2 : After the Independence Travancore Diwan Sir CP Ramaswamy Aiyer declared "Swathantra thiruvithancore" or an independent state of Travancore. A state wide campaign was conducted against this. CP imposes martial law . A group of left progressive youngsters made a plot to assassinate Diwan, a dedicated brahmin took this challenge and here Mr. K Sudhakaran Nair ( 83) who is a Retd. teacher narrates those days from his memory, with Boolokam Online.
Sri. K Sudhakaran Nair on KCS Mony & Sir CP Ramaswamy Aiyer : After the Independence Travancore Diwan Sir CP Ramaswamy Aiyer declared "Swathantra thiruvithancore" or an independent state of Travancore. A state wide campaign was conducted against this. CP imposes martial law . A group of left progressive youngsters made a plot to assassinate Diwan, a dedicated brahmin took this challenge and here Mr. K Sudhakaran Nair ( 83) who is a Retd. teacher narrates those days from his memory, with Boolokam Online.
Sree Moolam Thirunal Rama Varma's summer palace at Kuttikkanam : This is an ancient summer palace built by the Maharaja of Travancore in the traditional Nalukettu style. Me and friends used to swim in the pool associated with it and also exlored the secret passage that leads from the palace to some unknown place. Now the passage is sealed.
Dr. Pattom S K Krishnan Nair ( Astrologer) - Presenting a paper "Manorogavum Jyothishavum": Dr. Pattom S K Krishnan Nair ( Astrologer) - Presenting a paper on "Manorogavum Jyothishavum" , on 12 th Annual meeting of Jothisha Thantrika Viswa vijnana Kendram, Venue : Bank employees union hall, Thiruvannathapuram on 9th May 2009.
Yajna Acharya Guruvayoor Shri A K Prabhakar (IA&AS) - Bhagavatha sapthaham : Yajna Acharya Guruvayoor Shri A K Prabhakar (IA&AS) speaking on learning and listening the god within us, on Bhagavatha swadhyaya samithy's 6th Bhagavatha sapthaham at Vazhayila Shri Dharmasastha Temple .
Understanding Bhagavatham in a different way-Yajna Acharya Guruvayoor Shri A K Prabhakar (IA&AS) speaking on learning and listening the god within us, on Bhagavatha swadhyaya samithy's 6th Bhagavatha sapthaham at Vazhayila Shri Dharmasastha Temple .
Aranmula Kannadi : The metal mirror of Kerala.
Azhachavattam: Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai a flashback-Part 1
Azhachavattam: Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai a flashback-Part 2
Swathi Sangeethotsavam : Swathi Sangeethotsavam is an annual classical music festival celebrated in honour of Maharaja Swathi Thirunal Rama Varma (1813 - 1846) the great poet king of the erstwhile Travancore dynasty. This seven day festival is held annually from January 6 to 12 at the 'Kuthira Malika' palace at Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India where the king himself composed many of his musical gems.
