 The palace was once known as Vadakkechira Kovilakam and it was the king who renovated it into the present form.The palace keeps with it the historical remnants of some important events like the visit of Tipu Sultan with his army.The last member of the royal family to reside here was Rama Varma Bharathan Thampuran, a grand nephew of Chowwarayil Theepetta Veliyathampuran.