Location Kolkeri Features Othe pore with two roofs and a tiled portico in front. The portico and current long verandah are extensions to the old ainmane, whose verandah was merged with the hall to make a large… read more »
Ainmanes stand as ancestral abodes for Kodagu’s native communities, each affiliated with a distinct Okka . These traditional houses exhibit a unique Koḍagu architectural style, reflecting a heritage dating back 150 to 450 years. Over time, they have evolved, encapsulating the essence of earlier eras. The Ainmanes not only serve as physical manifestations of historical roots but also showcase the rich cultural and architectural legacy of Kodagu, embodying a timeless connection between the present and the bygone centuries.
Location Kolkeri Features Othe pore with two roofs and a tiled portico in front. The portico and current long verandah are extensions to the old ainmane, whose verandah was merged with the hall to make a large… read more »
Location Kunjila Features The ainmane is and is of type “Othe Pore” (without an inner open courtyard), with stone paved yard in front and a well near the entrance. The ainmane has 2 verandas, small… read more »
Location Botoli Features Old othe pore with additional sloping roofs over extensions on both sides of the house. It has a small verandah in front. The hall has a pillar (to support the ceiling), a god, and a thuk bolak. The… read more »
Kanni Kamba Kanni kamba is the pillar in an ancestral home that is sacred to the kaarona, the founder of the clan. About This kamba is considered holy and is worshiped by the related family… read more »
Kanni Kombare Sacred room located in the south – west corner of an ancestral home or ainmane. About This room is used when daily offerings are made to Kaarona.
Location Palangala Features The 4 roomed Karineravanda Ainmane is located in a village called Palangala. The Ainmane has othe Pore with 2 roofs, 2 solid Aimaras in the Veranda and 2 doors to the hall… read more »
Kattole “Kattole” is referred to door frame. A rectangular frame into which a door is fitted. About The door attached to this frame has got a moving mechanism and are used to block off and allow… read more »
Location Kunda Features The ainmane is of type mund mane with centre oper courtyard. There are two verandas infront with wood panelled walls, hanging lamp, a bhasma kutt, andantlers in the inner veranda. The 9… read more »