This is Madapad

It is my ancestral home. It was built in 1905, by my patrilineal great great grand father. So, it has been home to 5 generations. In Malayalam, it is called a Mallika Veedu, which refers to a house of at least 2 floors.  It is also a moonu kettu_Semi rectangular.  The main building has 2 floors and a thattum puram which means attic in Malayalam. The super structure is built on an elevated rectangular plot bounded by granite stones.  Behind the main buildings and between the two parallel buildings is the nadu mittam (Central courtyard). In front is the mittam or courtyard.  We also have a step bridge built by my great grand father in 1910 with the permission of the Kochi Diwan.  In the olden days people used to climb those steps and visit our home.










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  1. UnknownNovember 22, 2019 at 10:53 PM

    The beauty of the construction during the Olden days.

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    1. AlummoottilNovember 23, 2019 at 7:00 AM

      Yes, it was built by my great great grandfather in the year 1905.

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  2. RangaNovember 24, 2019 at 11:11 PM

    The majestic..Madapad, still retains the ' mahima' of erstwhile prosperity. Thanks to the noble lineage which upholds the value of Values!! Good work dear Sandeepa!

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  3. Jacob ThommenDecember 2, 2019 at 3:23 AM

    Just Wow.... no other words

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  4. kkshenoyDecember 21, 2019 at 1:54 AM

    Beautiful place. Hope you enjoy staying here when you are back

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  5. MeekhaFebruary 15, 2020 at 11:18 PM

    Beautiful and majestic.

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