Puthen Malika Palace popularly known as Kuthira Malika gets its name from the 122 horses that are carved into the wooden wall brackets that support the southern roof of the palace. It was built by Swathi Thirunal Rama Varma on the south-eastern side of Padmanabhaswamy temple in Thiruvananthapuram. Built in the 1840s, Kuthira Malika is a fine example of traditional Kerala architecture, with its typical sloping roofs, overhanging eaves, pillared verandahs and enclosed courtyards. Intricate carvings adorn the wooden ceilings with each room having a distinctive pattern. A portion of Kuthira Malika has been converted to a Palace Museum that houses some of the assets owned by the Travancore Royal Family. The collection includes Kathakali mannequins, Belgian mirrors, crystal chandeliers, paintings, armaments, musical instruments, traditional furniture and other artifacts.