Revi Karunakaran Museum
CCSB Rd, Alappuzha, Alappuzha, Kerala 688012
Phone : 0477 224 2923
All of us have heard tales of timeless love. In India we have one of its finest examples-the Taj Mahal. Taj nis the most famous monument to love ever built. It was created by Emperor Shah Jahan in 1653 in memory of his favourite wife Mumtaz. In 2003, Betty Karan built Revi Karunkaran memorial museum at Alappuzha in memory of her loving husband.
Alappuzha also known as Alleppey, is a town in Kerala state of southern India. A town with picturesque landscape, it was once a major port and trading centre of Kerala. It was known as the Venice of the East. Even though, Alappuzha lost its commercial prominence, it still retain its beauty and attracts thousands of tourists from within the country and all around the world. Tha canals, beaches, backwaters, boat races, and houseboats of Alappuzha are stunningly beautiful and captivate the visitors. A recent addition to this list of attractions is the Revi Karunakaran museum.
The family was avid collectors of fine art and artefacts for over three generations. The collection was maintained in private domain. After Ravi’s demise, Betty decided to open the collection to the public. Betty and Lullu have dedicated the museum in the memory of a most beloved husband and loving father. The museum was inaugurated on the 22nd November 2006 by the former Meghalaya governor, Sri.M.M.Jacob.
The RKK museum is an architectural marvel. The museum, which has an area of 28000 sqft, took about three years to complete. One unique feature of the museum is that you will see that the four major religions in India- Hinduism, Christianity, Islam and Buddhism- have equal prominence on the mural, ivory collection, Kerala room and the items displayed in the old wing.
Source : rkkmuseum.com
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Visiting hours : 09.00AM to 05.00PM Closed on Mondays
Entry : Rs.100/- per person
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