RESIDENTIAL GARDENS OF SOUTH INDIA

RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECTUR

A house in Kerala is generally called Veedu.

The Veedu gives shelter to joint -family kinfolk
or tharavad

The ter m is Dravidian and is used in someparts of

TamilNadu and North Srilanka for al l types of
residentialarchitecture,but generally the people of
Kerala willrefer totheir veedu as tharavad.
Padmanabhapuram Palace Garden
hielded by the fierce embrace of the Western Ghats, Padmanabhapuram Palace
stands tall as the quintessential tribute to Kerala’s architectural accomplishments.
It is located in the quaint town of Padmanabhapuram, part of Kanyakumari
District, and plays a significant role in the history of the land. Once the flourishing
capital of the Venad Kingdom, encompassing much of what would later become
known as the princely state of Travancore, Padmanabhapuram Palace plays an
indispensible part in the history of Kerala.
Padmanabhapuram Palace was the home of the rulers of the princely state of
Travancore. Padmanabhapuram (City of the Lotus) The oldest parts of the palace
date from 1550 and it was rebuilt after 1728. Buildings are linked by corridors,
colonnades, verandahs, and courtyards. The use of courtyards and tanks is
characteristic of Hindu garden planning and landscape architecture, as are lotus
ponds. South India was much less influenced by Islam than North India. The
construction materials are teak and granite. The queen mother's house (Thai
Kottaram) is round a square court with a shallow pool. See chart of Asian garden
design styles.
5 Vastu Friendly Plants That Encourage Wellness At Home
#1:Holy B asil
A plant that emits oxygen 24X7? Yes, that’s the tulasi plant for you! You didn’t know
tulasi is called holy basil did you? Well, do a quick google search and educate yourself!

Even if you are not religious, we encourage you to go and get yourself some potted
tulasi because most plants emit oxygen only during the day, this wonder plant releases
a steady oxygen supply through the day and night. No wonder tulasi plants are thought
to have a positive energy and can mend vastu defects in the house.

Pro tip: Tulasi is best kept in the North, East or North-East direction at home

#2: Bamboo
Bamboo plants and trees are the harbinger of luck and peace. Fame and wealth are
also associated with bamboo plants. Opt for yellow tinted bark instead of its darker
counterpart.

Pro tip: Place bamboo in the East or the Southeast corner.

#3: Money plant

Money plants and nostalgia go hand in hand, don’t they? Everytime we hear of or see
a money plant somewhere, we remember how our parents used to plant these at
home. According to vastu shastra, money plants bring wealth and prosperity! So now
you know why most homes have a money plant or two.

Pro tip:The Southeast corner, which is said to be the corner of Lord Ganesha, is the
best direction to allow a money plant to grow.
#4: Banana tree

According to vastu shastra, growing a banana tree in your backyard can fetch you
good health and mental peace. They are considered sacred and are even
worshipped in some parts of our country.

Pro tip: Plant your banana tree in the Northeast direction corner of your backyard.

#5: Neem tree

The presence of a neem tree at home generates positivity and happiness. Not only
does neem qualify as an auspicious plant but it also has medicinal properties.

Pro tip: For neem to work its vastu magic, place it in the Northwest corner.