Traditional Kodava Ain Mane built in 1852 by Kodira family restored at DakshinaChitra Museum
A traditional Kodava Ain Mane (ancestral house) has been restored and inaugurated at the DakshinaChitra Museum, a living-history project by the Madras Craft Foundation. This initiative aims to preserve and showcase the rich heritage of the Kodava community. The house originally belonged to the Kodira Kodava family from Arapattu village in Kodagu, dating back to 1852. While the main Kodira Ain Mane remains well-maintained, a second ancestral house built in Koppa, Arapattu, was demolished and replaced by the family.
