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The Shivappa Nayaka Palace Museum is a museum located in the city of Shivamogga (formerly known as Shimoga), the district headquarters of the Shivamogga district in Karnataka state, India. It is now the site of the Government Museum.
The palace was built in the 16th century by Shivappa Nayaka, a king of the Keladi Nayaka dynasty. The palace is named after him. The palace is made of rosewood and has intricate carvings on its walls and pillars.
The museum inside the palace houses sculptures and antiquities from the Keladi period along with the Chalukya and Hoysala eras. The museum also has a collection of coins, weapons, and other artifacts.
The Shivappa Nayaka Palace Museum is a popular tourist destination in Shivamogga. It is open from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM on all days except Tuesdays.
Here are some tips for visiting the Shivappa Nayaka Palace Museum:
- Wear comfortable shoes as you will be doing a lot of walking.
- Carry water and snacks as there are no shops near the museum.
- Be careful not to touch the exhibits.
- Respect the museum and its rules.
Here are some additional details about the Shivappa Nayaka Palace Museum:
- The museum is located on the banks of the Tunga River.
- The palace is a two-storied building with a Durbar hall ("nobel court") with massive wooden pillars and lobed arched panels.
- The living chambers on the sides are at the upper level and have balconies and look down into the hall.
- Numerous antiquities collected from near by temples and archeological sites, such as sculptures, inscriptions and hero stones from the Hoysala era and later periods are on display at the palace grounds.
- The museum is a protected monument under the Karnataka state division of the Archaeological Survey of India.