Guthu houses, also called guttumanes, are associated with the history of village administration and household life in Tulunad. They are more than a single architectural style.
Household and village
Ashwini Jain’s overview for Sahapedia distinguishes the guttu, an administrative household, from the beedu, a royal household. It describes homes that once brought together agricultural, administrative and cultural responsibilities. Their former public authority should not be confused with their role today.
The courtyard and the house
The account describes the chowka, an inner courtyard surrounded by corridors and rooms, alongside substantial wooden entrances, storage areas and working spaces. Surviving houses have changed through repair and renovation; one photograph cannot represent every home.
A living heritage
These homes remain connected to family histories and local ritual life. The original Bunts Daily page’s unfinished house directory has been retired. For visits, photography or research, seek permission from the household or local custodians; inclusion in a cultural article is not an invitation to enter private property.
