Soorakudi
Soorakudi is a sleepy village nestled in the Sakkottai Block of Sivaganga district in Tamil Nadu. It is a part of the Chettinad region and rich in its history and culture. The historical name of Soorakudi was Desikanathapuram and was named after the main deity resident in the Soorakudi temple. The current name is based… Read more »
Read MoreVairavanpatti
Vairavanpatti is a quaint little town located in the Sivagangai district of Tamil Nadu. It is home to the Vairavanswamy temple which is the third-largest Shiva temple run by the Nagarathar Chettiars of this famous Chettinad region. It is one of the 9 Shiva temples of the Nagarathars. They are devout Shiva worshippers and most… Read more »
Read MoreChettinad Palace
Chettinad is a region located in the Sivagangai district of Tamil Nadu. It once consisted of 94 vibrant villages, but that number has now dwindled down to 75. The Nattukottai Chettiars who lived in this region belonged to a business and banking community; they generated their wealth by trading with the south-eastern nations. With the… Read more »
Read MorePillaiyarpatti Temple
The Pillaiyarpatti temple is located in the township of Pillaiyarpatti and is also known as Karpaka Vinayakar temple. Unknown to many, it’s one of the oldest rock-cut cave temples in Tamil Nadu. Located between Pudukottai and Karaikkudi towns in the Sivagangai district of Tamil Nadu, the town is named after Ganesha – with ‘Pillayar’ meaning… Read more »
Read MoreLocal Crafts of Chettinad – Kandaangi Saree
Chettinad is a famous region located in the Sivagangai district of Tamil Nadu. The Nattukottai Chettiars of this region were wealthy businessmen and traders who traveled to the south and south-east Asia in their quest for commerce. Before that, this prosperous community was involved in salt and spices trade, an aspect that is reflected in… Read more »
Read MoreFamous Personalities from Pudukkottai
Pudukkottai is a quaint town in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is brimming with history that goes way back to the prehistoric times when the early man had settled here. The area was also the stronghold of various empires including the Early Pandyas, the Thondaimans as well as the British Raj. Puddukkottai… Read more »
Read MoreGovernment Museum in Pudukkottai
Pudukkottai is a scenic town located on the banks of the Vallaru River in the southern state of Tamil Nadu, India. It has a history going back to the pre-historic days when the ancient man was believed to have had a settlement here. The region also has a culturally-rich heritage as it was ruled at… Read more »
Read MoreKarpaka Vinayakar Temple
The Karpaka Vinayakar temple is a work of great beauty. It’s an ancient rock-cut temple offering a bas relief of Lord Ganesha in an excavated cave located in the town of Pillayarpatti in Tamil Nadu. This is one of the oldest cave temples in Tamil Nadu and the word ‘pillayar’ in Tamil refers to Lord… Read more »
Read MoreVairavan Kovil Temple
The Nagarathar Chettiars of the Chettinad region were once a very rich and prosperous clan of merchants who have been into trading with the far shores of south-east Asian countries since as far back as 8th century CE. With the wealth acquired, they built opulent mansions and eventually became powerful money-lenders.Earlier, there were 96 settlements… Read more »
Read MoreHill Temples in Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu is famous for its temples with many going back to ancient times. This southern state is also a favorite pilgrimage spot for Hindus from all over. Not only will you find huge temples with spectacular sculptures and carvings, but you will also find awe-inspiring carved cave temples, with many being built on top… Read more »
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