Abstract
ABSTRACTThe Chettinad region of India is unique as one of the few places where evidence of Dravidian architecture exists. At the same time, Dravidian influenced palatial houses in the region are being dismantled and destroyed, fuelling a lucrative trade in their architectural elements as they are exported to western countries and sold on the antiquities market. This study explores Chettinad house owners’ attitudes towards the palatial houses. The main objectives of this study are as follows: (1) To explore what architectural preservation and/or rehabilitation is underway in Chettinad villages and (2) To assess palatial house owners’ attitudes towards architectural heritage preservation. The results of this research show that the owners of these houses are enthusiastic about architectural preservation, but that a number of barriers stand in the way of palatial house preservation. This article ends with recommendations on how the community might come together to preserve this important built heritage.
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