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| The temple on the way |
Sometime back I visited my friend CT's native village in Valayapatti near Ponamaravati in the Chettinad region. The images are from CT's ancestral house.Chettinad houses are fine examples of vernacular Tamil architecture where the culture and climate of the region have shaped
the building design. The Courtyard is one distinct feature here that Iam so fond of and I have always tried to reinterpret and use in most of my architectural works.
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| Temple entry... |
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| the Temple Cart... |
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| The intricate parapet of the house... |
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| a window detail... |
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| the famous Chettinad main door... |
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| Teak wood pillars in the verandah |
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| Urns for catching rain water - signs of sustainable living |
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| The court yard... |
the carvings on the cart so beautiful and i love the pillars
ReplyDeleteThe very picture took my breath away. You're good with the camera .. super neat compositions there!
ReplyDeleteWonderful pics! The 'give aways' for the bride during the chettinad weddings is a sight! A mini-saravana stores:) was lucky to visit one such a few years back:)
ReplyDeleteExcellent photography! I always have a wish to check Chettinad houses and there way of construction is unique... liked the decorations on woods and the courtyard.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful structure. The carvings are unique. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful images. I love places with historical significance. Great shots!
ReplyDeleteamazing photos!
ReplyDeleteWhat magnificent buildings!
ReplyDelete@Sujatha - ya, my favs too
ReplyDelete@Crystal- Thanks:)
@Vidya- ya, mini saravana store IS the word for it!
@Jeevan- You must visit one, u will love it.
@Mary Das- Thanks!
@Carmen, Juliet, Ladyfi- Thanks!
That temple cart is it from kundrakudi temple?...looks familiar..As Karaikudi is 100Kms we visit it very often..
ReplyDeleteI have made a post on Chettinadu palace..
@Chitra- temple carts looks the same throught this region...
ReplyDeleteLove the details.
ReplyDeleteYou are very good in photography ashok! Great shot here. I love the decorative on woods.
ReplyDeleteHi Ashok
ReplyDeleteNice pics of the temple and chariot with intricate ornamentation. The Chettinad house is lovely complete with exquisite door, tapering wooden pillars & open courtyard. Superb post.
Nice post
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