KRISHNA GOWDER HOUSE , MANIYANKODE

Krishna Gowder, born in 1860, had played a vital role in shaping wayanad. He rose to
respectable social status from an ordinary family with his hard work and dedication. His
efforts to uplift the tribes of Wayanad are remarkable and praiseworthy. He buitd the
Ananthanatha temple at Puliyarmala. Krishna Gowder’s house is about 150 years old. This
long structure with high roof and high slope makes it unique. The large open front yard of the
house is a distinctive feature.

This house of Krishna Gowder is at Maniyankode, about 4 km. west of Kalpetta town