Sivagangai Palace — Attraction in Tamil Nadu

Sivagangai Palace (also known as Gowri Vilasam Palace) is one of the main attractions in Sivagangai and truly a heritage site worth visiting. The architecture is stunning with a mix of Nayak and Rajput styles, and the palace carries a lot of historical importance related to the Maruthu brothers and Queen Velu Nachiyar.

The best time to visit is during Navaratri, when the palace is fully open to the public in the evenings for all 9 days. The atmosphere is festive and colorful school kids from various schools give cultural performances, and the grounds are filled with amusement rides, food stalls, and shops. Inside the palace, the Rajarajeshwari temple displays a beautiful Golu (arrangement of deities) that attracts many devotees.

There’s no entry fee, ample parking, and even free parking options, making it very accessible for families and groups. A perfect blend of history, culture, and celebration! Definitely worth a visit if you're around Madurai or...

Sivaganga Palace is a palace in Sivaganga district, Tamil Nadu, southern India, about 40 kilometres (25 mi) from Madurai.[1] It is an old royal palace, with many historical connections.[2] The palace was used as residence by queens Velu Nachiyar (1780–90), Vellacci Nachiyar (1790–93) and Rani Kaathama Nachiar (1864–77).[3] No remains of the original Sivaganga Palace exist, but a new palace, known as "Gowri Vilasam", was built by Padamathur Gowry Vallabha Thevar (1801-1829) in the year 19th century.[3] A heritage site of Chettinad, it was the property of Rani Velu Nachiar.[4]The original palace, built in 1730,[1] was the venue of secret negotiations between Veerapandiya Kattabomman and the Maruthu Pandiyar brothers to overthrow the British regime.[3] It came under attack several times between 1762 and 1789. The only remnant of the original palace was in the form of a high wall which has since been...

The old glory has gone down. In my childhood it was a prestigious one. But now it looks like a simple house. The fort walls are not there, in its place all commercial shops are there. Business development destroyed the glory. Anyway still we call it as palace but the next generation may not. I was lucky to see the entire palace during my childhood. You may be lucky to see present ruined. But what will remain for the future generations. Better go and visit the palace and roam around there for some purchase. By seeing the by lane behind the shops will give you an imagination how it was. With that imagination get yourself satisfied. Visit at least...