Location Badagarakeri Features The 7 roomed, Mallengada Ainmane is built on a high platform with a wide cemented narrow walk way. The Ainmane has, a large front yard with a small well to the south…. 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 Badagarakeri Features The 7 roomed, Mallengada Ainmane is built on a high platform with a wide cemented narrow walk way. The Ainmane has, a large front yard with a small well to the south…. read more »
Location Nelji Features Manavattira Ainmane has two verandahs, one facing east and other facing north. There are fire pits on both the Verandahs which was used both for warming up and cooking purpose. Rotating rings… read more »
Location Nalvathoklu Features The ainmane is two – storied, with two roofs without an inner open courtyard. The steps leading to the veranda has two stone pillars painted red and white on both the sides…. read more »
Location Chembebellur Features The Ainmane has 2 Kall boti, one in the Kala and one by the side of the house. There are beautifully carved geometric designs on the main door frames and room at… read more »
Location Nelji Features The 10 roomed Mandira ainmane, has two roofs with four doors in the veranda and cemented lean near steps infront. There are hanging Lakshmi lamp, a goode with a stone lamp,… read more »
Location Kunda – Mugutagēri Features The 11 roomed Ainmane of Maneyapanda Okka has Ale pore in the front, Bakka pore to the central yard, Guru Matha to the north, a Deva Mane towards the east… read more »
Location Marandoda Features The 12 roomed Ainmane of Meriyanda okka has got two pillars over the steps in the entrance with the sketches of Diwan Medu and Linga Raja in the walls of Veranda enclosed in a… read more »
Monnanda Ainmane Location Kukloor (2 -3 Kms from Virajpet) History In the past, the Monnanda okka lived in their first ainmane on the slopes of the Male thirike hill near Virajpet. The hill can be seen from the present ainmane and… read more »