The
Maharaja used this building for his writing and training in music.
The view from this spot is indeed breath taking with the expanses
of green on the western side and the Arabian sea beyond that.On
the eastern side is the panoramic view of the Ghats. It is windy and
pleasant here all day. From the bungalow there are steps going down
to the Karamana river. It is believed that the Maharaja uses to walk
down these steps to the banks of the river and spend time enjoying
the beauty of the river and the landscape around.
Today
there is no Kunnu Bungalow at Mudavan Mugal. Neglect led to distruction.(See
pictures). A visitor to the Mudavan Mugal hillock gets an insight
into Swathi’s mind. He might have cherished open, expansive
places and the sense of freedom such places can induce in a person.
No doubt the Maharaja loved to be near the Karamana river( see write
up on Karamana Mandapam).
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