What is nalukettu and ettukettu?
Traditional Nalukettu houses were built with materials sourced locally. They included red bricks, mud, and wood. Extended versions of Nalukettu are called Ettukettu (8 blocks with 2 courtyards) or Padhinarukettu (16 blocks with 4 courtyards). However, in modern times, their existence is rare.
What is ettukettu?
Ettukettu (eight halled with two central courtyards) or Pathinarukettu (sixteen halled with four central courtyards) are the more elaborate forms of the same architecture. Every structure faces the sunlight, and in some well designed naalukettu, there is excellent ventilation.
Who is the author of nalukettu?
M.t.vasudevan Nair
| Book | Nalukettu -Pathiravum Pakal Velichavum-M.t.vasudevan Nair |
|---|---|
| Author | M.T.VASUDEVAN NAIR |
| Binding | Paperback |
| Publishing Date | 2005 |
| Publisher | D.C BOOKS & CURRENT BOOKS,KERALA |
Who wrote nalukettu?
M. T. Vasudevan Nair
Naalukettu remains a classic in Malayalam fiction. It contributed to the renewal of a literary tradition initiated by S. K. Pottekkatt, Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai and Uroob in the 1950s….Naalukettu (novel)
| Author | M. T. Vasudevan Nair |
|---|---|
| Pages | 204 |
| Awards | 1959: Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award |
| ISBN | 978-81-226-0727-7 |
What is dress of Kerala?
Traditional Dresses of Kerala – Kerala Costumes and Traditional Wear. The traditional wear of the state is called ‘Mundu’ which is worn on the lower portion of the body, from the waist to the foot. It is white and is worn by both men and women. It resembles a long skirt or a dhoti.
Who wrote UPPU which won Vayalar Award?
O. N. V. Kurup
List of awardees
| Year | Recipient | Work(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | O. N. V. Kurup | Uppu |
| 1983 | Vilasini (M. K. Menon) | Avakasikal |
| 1984 | Sugathakumari | Ambalamani |
| 1985 | M. T. Vasudevan Nair | Randamoozham |
What is a nalukettu house in Kerala?
Nalukettu houses were perfect for the joint family system which once prevailed in Kerala. These homes allowed the entire family to stay together and enjoy the commonly owned facilities. In recent years, this practice has completely changed.
What is the meaning of Nalukettu?
‘Nalu’ means four and ‘kettu’ means halls built in Malayalam. Thus, a nalukettu is a building where a rectangular or square courtyard left open to carry in light and ventilation connects four blocks with high-pitched roofs together. It was built for large families of the traditional tharavadu.
How many halled are in a naalukettu?
Ettukettu (eight halled with two central courtyards) or Pathinarukettu (sixteen halled with four central courtyards) are the more elaborate forms of the same architecture. Every structure faces the sunlight, and in some well designed naalukettu, there is excellent ventilation.
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