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Introduction
Chettinad is a city which reflects the rich art and cultural heritage of Tamil Nadu.
Located in the Sivaganga district, the city of Chettinad exudes a traditional South Indian flavor. A Tour to Chettinad will be a wonderful experience for you as the place brims over with exotic food, a rich cultural heritage and remarkable specimens of Dravidian architecture.
On your tour to Chettinad you will get to see the lost glory and grandeur of Dravidian lifestyle. This is a small little town in Tamil Nadu which has beautiful mansions which is famous world over. Originally the homeland of Natukottai Chettiar, Chettinad is known to be a very enlightened place in Tamil Nadu. The Natukottai Chettiars are also called the Nagarathars. These Chettiars, the residents of Chettinad, are the pioneers of banking. Legends say that the Pandyan King of 13th century invited the people of Chettinad to stay here. They were a big business community which gave the city the name of Chettinad.
On your tour to Chettinad, know more about the Chettiars, Chettinad houses and the special Chettinad delicacies.
How To Reach:
- Nearest Airport to Chettinad: Madurai Airport is 90 km away.
- Nearest Railway Station: Karaikudi Railway Station
Tourist Attractions
Modern day Chettinad in Tamil Nadu still reflects the age old traditions and values and architecture. A tour to Chettinad will reveal more about this unique city and its people. Many of them are the descendants of the Natukottai Chettiars.
- Chettinad Mansions:
The Chettinad Mansions are famous throughout the world. The most important attractions of Chettinad are its mansions. Your Chettinad Tour will be incomplete if you have not seen a Chettinad mansion. The new age architects are even allured by the Chettinad mansions. The elaborately decorated, intricate designs and unique feature of the Chettinad mansions makes them a class apart.
- Chettinad Palace:
Built for the royal Alagappa Chettiar in 1912, this is another example of Chettinad style of architecture. Stained glass, teak, tiles, granite and wrought iron work truly makes the Chettinad Palace a work of art.
- Chettinad Temples:
There are a number of temples in Chettinad:
- Vairavan Kovil Temple
- Karpaga Vinayakar temple
- Kundrakudi Murugan temple
- Kottaiyur Sivan temple
Besides this the Chettinad artwork, sarees of Chettinad and Athangudi Tiles from Chettinad are also famous.
On your tour to Chettinad, explore this small village of Tamil Nadu which has still kept its traditions and flavor afresh even in our fast paced life.
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