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Hindu houses have little colonial influence. Most of the big houses have a courtyard called as Rajangan in Konkani where a Tulasi Vrindavan is seen. A special place called a Soppo is often used for relaxing. Goan traditional Hindu houses have the following features: Angan (courtyard with a Tulasi Vrundavan) Rajangan (a courtyard inside the house)
The traditional Manueline and Baroque styles of contemporary churches in Portugal. A Portuguese aesthetic was encouraged to integrate newly converted Goan Catholics with the Portuguese rulers. However, the natives did not cut themselves off from their village roots completely, and the resulting cultural fusion affected house design.
Walauwa or walawwa is the name given to a feudal/colonial manor house in Sri Lanka of a native headmen. It also refers to the feudal social systems that existed during the colonial era. The term walauwa is derived from the Tamil word valavu, which denotes a compound or garden, and by implication, a large house with aristocratic connotations.
The architecture of Sri Lanka displays a rich variety of architectural forms and styles. Shaivism has had a significant influence on early Sri Lankan architecture, during the reign of King Ravana , then Buddhism has also had a significant influence on Sri Lankan architecture, since it was introduced to the island in the 3rd century BCE .
A traditional house of a Mangalorean Catholic family, constructed using olden-style architecture. Mangalorean Catholics had retained the same caste system which their ancestors had in Goa. They were divided into four castes — Bāmaṇs, Charodis, Shudras, and Gaudis.
A traditional Portuguese-influenced villa of a Goan Catholic family. Goan Architecture is heavily influenced by Portuguese styles, a result of being a territory of Portugal for over 450 years. Houses influenced by Indian architecture were inward-looking with small windows and roofed with Mangalore tile.
The history of Sri Lanka spans over two thousand years of monarchical rule. During the period of Portuguese Ceylon, some members of the royal families of Kandy, Kotte, and Jaffna embraced the new faith through baptism. Some of those baptized escaped to avoid persecution, while others were martyred.
Polonnaruwa Vatadage Sri Lanka Ceylon Tea. The culture of Sri Lanka mixes modern elements with traditional aspects and is known for its regional diversity. Sri Lankan culture has long been influenced by the heritage of Theravada Buddhism passed on from India, and the religion's legacy is particularly strong in Sri Lanka's southern and central regions.