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    Dissertation Synopsis - An Empirical Study On Koothambalams

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    This dissertation aims to study the traditional architectural practices of Koothambalams, or temple theatres, in Kerala. The paper will document the design aspects of Koothambalams, such as their shape, size, orientation, and structural elements. It will examine the architectural similarities between Koothambalams and temples. The study will also emphasize the aspects of sustainability, minimal maintenance, social and scientific significance of Koothambalam design. The goal is to highlight important traditional practices that could inform modern architecture as well.

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    This dissertation aims to study the traditional architectural practices of Koothambalams, or temple theatres, in Kerala. The paper will document the design aspects of Koothambalams, such as their shape, size, orientation, and structural elements. It will examine the architectural similarities between Koothambalams and temples. The study will also emphasize the aspects of sustainability, minimal maintenance, social and scientific significance of Koothambalam design. The goal is to highlight important traditional practices that could inform modern architecture as well.

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    This dissertation aims to study the traditional architectural practices of Koothambalams, or temple theatres, in Kerala. The paper will document the design aspects of Koothambalams, such as their shape, size, orientation, and structural elements. It will examine the architectural similarities between Koothambalams and temples. The study will also emphasize the aspects of sustainability, minimal maintenance, social and scientific significance of Koothambalam design. The goal is to highlight important traditional practices that could inform modern architecture as well.

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    Dissertation Synopsis - An Empirical Study On Koothambalams

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    This dissertation aims to study the traditional architectural practices of Koothambalams, or temple theatres, in Kerala. The paper will document the design aspects of Koothambalams, such as their shape, size, orientation, and structural elements. It will examine the architectural similarities between Koothambalams and temples. The study will also emphasize the aspects of sustainability, minimal maintenance, social and scientific significance of Koothambalam design. The goal is to highlight important traditional practices that could inform modern architecture as well.

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    An Empirical study on Koothambalams

    Abstract

    Koothambalam or temple theatre is a closed hall for staging the ancient ritualistic art forms like
    Koothu, Nangiar koothu and Koodiyattam. It is both a place within the temple to socialize besides
    highlighting the remnants of ancient architectural & cultural heritage and brilliance. Adopted from
    the Sanskrit theatre concept of ‘Natya Shastra’ which dates back to 200 CBE, several such temples
    and theatres have withstood the test of time even to this day. However, it is to be highlighted that
    with the evolution of technology and modern architectural methodologies, several such ancient
    traditional practices are lost and not passed on to the later generations.

    This dissertation is an attempt to study the traditional architectural practices of few Koothambalams
    in Kerala.

    Method Outline

    The primary focus of this paper will be to list the various architectural practices sought during the
    construction of the Koothambalams. The Design aspects such as shape, size, orientation,
    proportioning system, position of stag, position of green room etc. Understanding the architectural
    similarities of the temple and the performance space or Koothambalam in terms of the {garbha
    griha}, {mandapa}, {maha-mandapa} etc. and to understand the Physicality and Spirituality of the
    Koothambalam.

    Special impetus will be given to the aspects of sustainability, minimal maintenance, social and
    scientific significance. Finally, I will try to lay the foundations to highlight the importance to consider
    some of its practices even in modern architectural practices.

    Review of related literature

    1. Panchal, G., 1984. Kuttampalam and Kudiyattom. NewDelhi: Sangeeth Natak Academy.


    2. Traditional Kerala Architecture - Boney Philip
    3. Soundararajan, K.V. Temple Architecture in Kerala. The Government of Kerala, 1974.
    4. BharataMuni’s Natyashastra

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    Bhasura Venugopal

    MA II year ( Bharatanatyam)

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