If there is something that I am extremely proud and happy about, it is my house. I have been living outside my state of Kerala for many years. The pandemic has allowed me to be back in my house, and has made me realise and appreciate the sublime beauty of my state, and the unparalleled serenity of my house.
My parents built our house in 2007. We were badly affected by the Kerala flood in 2018.
The house has since been repaired and repainted.
My parents wanted a house that could capture the essence and simplicity of the traditional Kerala architecture, without compromising on the needs of the present times. Thus, our house has an open courtyard inside, around which different rooms are built. It is truly bewitching to watch the rain inside the house, and the entire house will be filled with the earthly scents and petrichor.
Kerala, being ‘God's own Country' (both literally and figuratively, in my opinion), is so green and lush. My house is no different. Even though we have space-constraints, my mother has created a beautiful garden.
Of course, the beautiful climate of Kerala helps in keeping the plants so healthy and green. It is like eternal spring in Kerala.
Few more photos:
Our cute little gate:
Pictures taken by a professional photographer during a family function:
Overall, not a bad place to be quarantined and locked down, eh?
-Gayathri Venu
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