Thursday, February 06, 2014

RAJKANIKA'S RAJBHATI,ODISHA TURISIM.KANIKA PALLCE Tourist places of the District OF kendrapara

 Kanika Palace is a massive palace constructed by the King of Kanika, Rajendra Narayan Bhanja Deo. It is constructed on an area of 4 acres of land and the height of the structure is 75 feet. It is situated in Rajkanika Block and is around 50 km from the district headquarters. The beauty of the palace is unbelievable.

Standing tall despite the ravages of time the Rajakanika palace is proof of the glorious exploits of king Rajendranarayan Bhanja Deo who laid the foundation stone of the palace June 9, 1909.
To give a whole new dimension to the erstwhile kingdom of Kanika, the new capital, Rajkanika, was built as a block. The palace was also built with the intention to provide employment to many people.
It has four to five courtyards and houses two ponds measuring six to 10 acres each which were dug up in a traditional manner by a British architect. The palace is divided into three sections; the main palace, the ladies’ enclosure and the summer retreat. The drawing room hosts a stencil painting about 100 years old and hallmark of the breathtaking beauty of the palace known for its oriental furniture and an elegant wooden staircase. The walls are adorned with stained Belgium glasses.
The Kanika museum inside the palace has the largest crocodile skull in the world. It also showcases hunting trophies and other rare artifact. Set up in the 1960s by the royal family, it has hundreds of antique pieces comprising wildlife trophies, mirrors painting rare photographs and art pieces on display. The museum was renovated recently for public display, thanks to the efforts of the scion of the regal family, Shivendra Narayan Bhanja Deo stays with his family at Kanika palace. ‘’Kanika is close to our heart and we can never think of shifting anywhere. We are trying our best to renovate the palace to maintain its glory and fame’’, says Shivendra Narayan.














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