Kamanams characteristic in previous architectural model sometimes within the japanese a part of Palakkad district
The Indian Nationwide Belief for Artwork and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) is on a mission to doc the normal masonry gate arch named Kamanam present in previous homes within the japanese a part of Palakkad district.
Starkly totally different from the normal gate arches named Padippura that serves the aim of a mini outhouse in Kerala homes, Kamanam has been discovered to be unique to Chittur, Palakkad and Alathur taluks of the district.
“With a definite Tamil affect, Kamanams are seldom present in different elements of the State. Though a lot of them have been demolished, there nonetheless are a couple of Kamanams scattered in several elements of japanese Palakkad. We’re planning to doc these surviving ones,” mentioned Arun Narayanan, INTACH convener in Palakkad.
INTACH is planning to carry out a e book that may function a heritage memento of Palakkad with pictures, illustrations and textual content by structure consultants. Mr. Narayanan mentioned the Kamanams can be featured within the work.
“Not like a coffee-table e book, ours might be one meant for treasuring. It would characteristic illustrations, sketches and images that may make a Palakkad native pleased with their heritage,” mentioned Mr. Narayanan.
INTACH has sought the individuals’s assist to determine Kamanams. “If you already know of a home that has a Kamanam that you prefer to featured within the e book, let INTACH learn about it both by way of WhatsApp (9873440216) or e mail ([email protected]) with {a photograph} and site particulars,” he mentioned.
Heritage walks
The Palakkad chapter of INTACH has resumed its periodic heritage walks and gatherings after a protracted hole caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. INTACH officers mentioned that a number of programmes had been on the playing cards with the target of cultivating an curiosity amongst individuals for the preservation of heritage.
INTACH had organised a number of sketch walks in historic websites such because the Fort of Tipu Sultan at Palakkad and Killikurissimangalam close to Ottapalam. Killikkurissimangalam was dwelling to the 18th century Malayalam poet Kunjan Nambiar. INTACH was instrumental in popularising the sketch stroll tradition throughout the nation.
INTACH had launched its Palakkad version of sketch stroll titled Varayo Vara on the Fort of Tipu Sultan a few years in the past beneath the steering of cartoonist E.P. Unny.
