Hidden gems of Kerala's traditional architecture

Framed by the Western Ghats, paddy fields and verdant greenery are the architectural gems of Palakkad. These showcase the magnificence of #Kerala's traditional vernacular architecture. Built-in accordance with the lay of the land, each house has a distinctive identity. Many have been homes for more than 300 years.

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[onelife-celebrateit]

Really appreciate the current generation of these families for having preserved these gems ...rather than dividing and selling them....very challenging to maintain such structures....

[gazpachopolice]

Kerala truly has some of the best traditional houses in the western coast. Please preserve them. I really miss the old traditional house my grandfather had built in Mangalore. It was small but beautiful.

[riadyl]

Very unique and beautiful, much respect to Kerala from IDN 🇮🇩

[Vision_Voyagers]

I am a northerner, but I've decided, when I retire, I'll live in either south or northeast.

[revvnijaa]

I am Tamil i don't know y i am happy when i hear malayalam it's a cool language

[shfxls]

Classical architecture is one of the highlight in Kerala's tradition. But they couldn't not revive it with the time, hence it became mere classical at present. Almost all Keralites I talked are much vocal to it's goodness, but none of them are found to be implemented it in their structures. They are now behind the 'magnificence ' of the imported contemporary architecture that further warms the already hot Nature. If they are settling in another country and if they want to preserve their traditional identity, architecture is one of the effective idea. Religionisation is the another fact that made the Vaastu irrational in many phases, causing its popularity and acceptance diminished to very bottom level. Another goodness the Kerala loosing at present is the Tall Coconut trees, one of the main contributers to its natural beauty.

[kzisd]

*I’m a proud Malayali*
But I miss the old Kerala.
Our culture is so beautiful we should cherish it❤️❤️💗✊🏽

[absolute]

This work of The Hindu will ensure much needed information for tourists to visit these sites and also it would help in growth of economy of Kerala.

[bcjnv]

Those who have never been to Kerala, This is just a tip of an iceberg.🙏 Do visit the heritage.

[DerinJTom]

Kudos to THE HINDU for showcasing the ancient best of the God's own country. I am homeless and that's why one day, when I get a house, I intend to build my home with inspiration from these traditional houses.

[dontbeafraidimhere]

ನಮ್ಮ ಕರಾವಳಿ ಮತ್ತು ಮಲೆನಾಡಿನ ಕಡೆಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಈ ರೀತಿಯ ಮನೆಗಳು ಎಂದಿನಂತೆ ಕಂಡುಬರುತ್ತವೆ! ನನಗು ಈ ತರದ ಮನೆಗಳ ಮೇಲೆ ಚೂರು ಒಲವು ಹೆಚ್ಚು ❤️

[mrunmayeerewatkar]

Hat's off to people who preserved it.

[prinrly]

Kerela is really one of the most significant states in terms of tourism and heritage

[korahjohn]

Nostalgia ❤! Reminiscing & celebrating our ancestral Syrian Christian tharwards in Kottayam made exclusively in wood, devoid of nails !

[mazhayumveyilumeli]

Should talk with santhosh george kulangara. And made one documentary he preserve some old house in heritage village

[Hum_Bharat_Ke]

For so many years i was searching about kerala architecture since i watched "chef movie of saif ali khan". absolute Beauty

[theagnosticmallu]

Kerala has always been a cultural paradise 😍

[rampandit]

Uniquely built trdational houses of Kerala have always been enitcing. Thanks for the sharing- Regs from Kathmandu, Nepal

[adithya]

Introduce another masterpiece of kerala 'Varikasseri Mana❤️'🌴

[dontbeafraidimhere]

ನಮ್ಮ ಕರಾವಳಿ ಮತ್ತು ಮಲೆನಾಡಿನ ಭಾಗಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಈ ರೀತಿಯ ಮನೆಗಳು ಸಾಮಾನ್ಯವಾಗಿ ಕಂಡುಬರುತ್ತವೆ! ನನಗು ಈ ತರದ ಮನೆಗಳ ಮೇಲೆ ಒಲವು ಹೆಚ್ಚು ❤️