Karaikudi Shopping Places
Located in the heart of the southern state of Tamil Nadu is the Chettinad region. It was once a thriving community of over 95 villages, but the wealthy Nattukottai Chettiar community living here has now been grossly reduced, as many have migrated to larger cities for better prospects.However, there is a quaint charm about this… Read more »
Read MoreKeezhadi Excavation Site
The Keezhadi village in Sivaganga district of Tamil Nadu has been witnessing a deluge of curious tourists wanting to be a part of ancient history. The Archeological Society of India has been involved in explorative excavations at 293 sites along the Vaigai River’s banks since 2013. Over 5,300 artifacts have been unearthed pointing to an… Read more »
Read MoreTraditional Sweets of Tamil Nadu
When it comes to food from Tamil Nadu, it’s the hot dosas and idlis with lip-smacking sambhars that come to mind. However there is so much more to the cuisine including the savory pongals, mutton parottas and Chettinad chicken preparations, the earthy curries rich with curry leaves and coconut milk and of course, the unforgettable… Read more »
Read MoreAthangudi Mansion
Located around 70km from Trichy in Tamil Nadu, is the Chettinad region comprising of a cluster 76 villages and towns. The largest of these is Karaikudi which is a major educational and tourism hub today. The village of Athangudi is nearby, with around 2,000 inhabitants. This village is famous for its unmatched hand-made Athangudi tiles… Read more »
Read MoreTamil Poet Kambar
The southern state of Tamil Nadu is steeped in culture and religion with Hinduism being the predominant religion here. The state is covered with an unending array of temples dedicated to numerous deities, with many of the temples holding historical and mythological significance. It is also where the medieval Tamil poet Kambar lived around CE… Read more »
Read MoreAthangudi Tiles Design
In the heart of the Sivaganga district of Tamil Nadu lies the Chettinad region. It is famous for many things including its lip-smacking cuisine and amazing hospitality. Another reason why the Chettinad region is famous is for its magnificent Athangudi tiles.These are intricately patterned tiles that are hand-made and constitute a cottage industry in the… Read more »
Read MoreAn award of excellence
Kudos to us! Booking.com has once again honored Chidambara Vilas with the Traveller Review Award for 2020. The award was based on guest experiences and consistently impressive reviews. Awards are a ratification of our relentless commitment to delivering amazing heritage experiences to the guests staying with us. We express our most sincere gratitude to Booking.com… Read more »
Read MoreAriyakudi Temple History
The Chettinad region in Sivaganga district of Tamil Nadu holds a unique place in history. The Nattukottai Chettiars who had been living here were for many centuries wealthy traders and devout Shiva worshipers. There are 9 important temples here and the Chettiar community of 75 villages is divided into 9 clans, with each clan worshiping… Read more »
Read MoreChettinad House Designs
Towards the central region of the southern state of Tamil Nadu lies the culturally-rich Chettinad region. Though Chettinad is well-known for its wonderful cuisine that leaves an awesome bouquet of flavors behind in your memory, there is still a lot more to Chettinad than this.The Nattukottai Chettiars that lived in this region were wealthy traders… Read more »
Read MoreMahaperiyava Miracles
Kanchipuram is an ancient city located in the southern state of Tamil Nadu. Also known as Kanchi, it is well-known for its temples and is a famous Hindu pilgrimage area. It is also where the great sage Jagadguru Shri Chandrasekharendra Saraswati Swamigal served as the 68th Jagadguru of the Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham.Fondly known as Mahaperiyava… Read more »
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