 The
agriculturist’s house from Mayavaram district, is
typical of many houses found in the villages in and around
Thanjavur and Mayavaram districts. It has been reconstructed
without any changes except in its orientation. The original
orientation of the house was north, so that the puja room
and sacred area were on the west. The front rooms were used
for storage and sleeping.
The house had a second block with two small parallel courtyards
: one used for the kitchen and eating, and one for bathing.
Except for the foundation, these courtyards had disappeared
by the time of purchase in 1994, and cooking was being done
in the house itself. Cows were kept in the area behind the
house.
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