From Papad to Puja: Why Traditional Indian Homes Had Courtyards
From drying papad in the summer sun to celebrating festivals and gathering for family gossip, the traditional Indian courtyard was much more than an empty space. Known as the aangan, it brought together climate-smart architecture, privacy, cultural rituals and community living. From Rajasthan’s havelis to Maharashtra’s wadas and Kerala’s nalukettus, discover why courtyards were the heart of Indian homes—and why we miss them today.
Garima Chhabra
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