Illam (/ ˈɪləm /), also referred to as Mana, is the Malayalam word for the house of a Namboodiri Brahmin. In the traditional lineage system used for the classification and identification of homes based on the castes of Kerala, South India, an Illam served as the Tharavad (ancestral house) of Nambudiri Brahmin families.

Maranat Mana is a traditional Namboothiri Illam (Kerala Brahmin House-hold)which is situated in central Kerala at the foothills of the Western Ghats.Maranat Mana is one of the last imposing structures with “pathinaru kettu” (4 courtyards )built in the traditional Kerala architecture and vasthushastra, occupying a plinth area of 1 acre.

Jul 27, 2010 · Namboothiri homes are variously called Illam, Mana, or Madhom, with unclear distinction between them. The word Illam may have its origin from Tamil, while Mana may be from Kannada / Tulu, and Madhom is still used by many who had emigrated long ago from Tulu Naadu.

I believe the creepiness associated with old illams/manas stems from their depiction in movies. My college friend and I used to hang out at an old Mana near his home. In fact, I was inspired …

Mar 6, 2023 · Namboothiri homes are commonly called an Illam (a Tamil word) or Mana (a Kannada word) . Those who had settled down here from Tulu Nadu frequently use Madhom (a Tulu word and derived from the Dravidian language). Tharavadu refers to the ancestral homes of Nambudiris and Nairs.

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Jan 16, 2002 · Introduction: Namboothiri houses (Brahmaalayam, Mana, illam) were built invariably according to the canons of Vaasthusaasthram (Vaasthuvidya priciples, the science and art - architecture - of building in harmony with the eternally active, creative, and all pervasive 'Spirit' and 'Nature') and in conformity and proportion with the usually large ...

Jun 18, 2021 · Olappamanna Mana: Located in Vellinezhi near Cherpulassery (Palakkad), this Illam is about 500 years old. The Illam was originally a Nalukettu, which was subsequently expanded into an Ettukettu.

Nov 11, 2003 · These pictures narrate the story. 1. Poomukham (Lobby or Sit out) 1.1 Front view: Avinjikkaat Mana, Valapuram, Pulamanthol, Malappuram district. 1.2 Step out from the …

Oct 15, 2023 · Illam also referred to as Mana, is the Malayalam word for the house of any family. In the traditional lineage system used for the classification and identification of homes based on the castes of Kerala, South India, an Illam served as the Tharavad (ancestral house) of families in Kerala and part of Dakshina Kannada District.