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Kerala architecture is a style of architecture found in the Indian state of Kerala, and in parts of the Tulu Nadu region of Karnataka. Kerala's architectural style includes a unique Hindu temple architecture that emerged in southwestern India, and varies slightly from the Dravidian architecture observed in other parts of southern India .
The palace is a quadrangular structure built in Nālukettu style, the traditional Kerala style of architecture, with a courtyard in the middle. Certain elements of architecture, as for example the nature of its arches and the proportion of its chambers are indicative of European influence in basic Nālukettu style. [3] [4]
The Cheraman Juma Mosque is a mosque in Kodungallur in the Thrissur district, in the state of Kerala, India.According to hagiographical legends, it is claimed that the mosque was built in 629 CE by Malik Bin Dinar; [2] and consequently, it is claimed to be the first mosque to be built in India, [2] [3] and the oldest mosque on the Indian subcontinent that is in current use.
The Krishnapuram Palace is a palace and museum located in Kayamkulam near Alappuzha in Alappuzha district, Kerala in southwestern India.It was built in the 18th century by Anizham Thirunal Marthanda Varma (1729–1758 CE), the Travancore kingdom.
Constructed in the Kerala style of architecture, it is one of the "Divya Desams", the 108 temples of Vishnu revered by the Alvar saints. It is one of the most important Krishna temples in Kerala and is one of the five ancient shrines in Kerala, connected with the legend of the Mahabharata , where the five Pandavas are believed to have built one ...
Architectural style: Kerala architecture: Town or city: Thrissur: ... The architecture of the palace is a unique blend of traditional Kerala architecture with western ...
The temple is built in Kerala-style architecture, which is common in all temples in the South Indian state of Kerala. The temple has a two-storeyed gopuram or gateway tower, with the upper story having wooden rails covering the kottupura (a hall of drum beating during festivals).
The temple is in traditional Kerala architecture style. The temple design is Rurujith Vidhanam(Kaula Shakteya Sampradaya) where in there are shrines of Shiva, Sapta Mathrukkal, Ganapathy, Veerabhadra and Kshetrapalakan(Bhairava) in 4 sanctums. The main deity is facing west.