Architecture

Architecture of Kerala

Kerala architecture is a style of architecture found in the Indian state of Kerala, and in Tulu Nadu and the Kodagu regions of Karnataka. Kerala's architectural style includes a unique religious sanctuary architecture that emerged in southwestern India, and varies slightly from the Dravidian architecture observed in other parts of southern India. The architecture of Kerala is derived from the Indian Vedic architectural tradition and forms a part of Dravidian architecture, one of the three styles of temple design mentioned in the ancient books on Vastu shastra. The Tantrasamuchaya, Thachu Sastra, Manushyalaya Chandrika, and Silparatna are all architectural treatises that have had an impact on the architecture of Kerala. The Manushyalaya Chandrika, a work devoted to domestic architecture, has its roots in Kerala. In the Malabar Coast, coastal trade resulted in Islamic and Christian architecture harmoniously blending in with indigenous Kerala architecture styles.

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• ▸Mystki Palace
• ▸Bazille's Studio
• ▸Bosporus

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