Vinod Kumar, M. M.
Temples of Kerala; an approach to conserving the legacy -the physical and the metaphysical. - Vol.87(12), Dec - Mumbai Indian Institute of Architects 2022 - 79-84p.
The Temples of Kerala have a unique architectural
vocabulary that is adapted from the Dravida tradition,
strongly influenced by the geographical and climatic factors
of the state. Several political, economic, and cultural factors
too have come together to influence the evolution of Kerala
temples which are classified as the early, middle, and late
phases by scholars. Though we see a steady development in
scale, complexity, and built form, there are certain values
that have remained constant through all these phases.
These spiritual abodes were considered living entities
and the physical form had a deep relation and meaning
that was enhanced by the metaphysical. They have always
been an apogee of sustainable construction practices and
centres of knowledge systems. The traditional conservation
practices too respected these values. The paper examines the
traditional concepts in the conservation practices followed
in Kerala temples and why today an informed and meticulous
conservation process becomes inevitable for the continuity
of this legacy.
ARCHITECTURE GENERAL (AR-GEN)
Temples of Kerala; an approach to conserving the legacy -the physical and the metaphysical. - Vol.87(12), Dec - Mumbai Indian Institute of Architects 2022 - 79-84p.
The Temples of Kerala have a unique architectural
vocabulary that is adapted from the Dravida tradition,
strongly influenced by the geographical and climatic factors
of the state. Several political, economic, and cultural factors
too have come together to influence the evolution of Kerala
temples which are classified as the early, middle, and late
phases by scholars. Though we see a steady development in
scale, complexity, and built form, there are certain values
that have remained constant through all these phases.
These spiritual abodes were considered living entities
and the physical form had a deep relation and meaning
that was enhanced by the metaphysical. They have always
been an apogee of sustainable construction practices and
centres of knowledge systems. The traditional conservation
practices too respected these values. The paper examines the
traditional concepts in the conservation practices followed
in Kerala temples and why today an informed and meticulous
conservation process becomes inevitable for the continuity
of this legacy.
ARCHITECTURE GENERAL (AR-GEN)