Chingelput District 26km(16 miles) S of Chennai (04114)45303 Wed-Mon
This heritage Village, on the Coromandel coast, provides a fascinating glimpse into the homes and lifestyles of the people of south India. The village features reconstructions of traditional houses, inckluding so far, six from Tamil Nadu, three from Kerala and one from Karnataka. The handsome Chettiar Mansion, with its elaborative carved wooden door, reflescts the wealth of Chettiar merchant community, while the homes of priests, farmers, weavers and potters are simple, utilitarian yet elegant. Within the complex is an Ayyanar shrine and an open courtyard, where folk and classical dance performers and craft demonstrations are held.
Environs
Cholamandel Village, 12 km(7 miles) north of DakshinaChitra, is an artist's village established in 1966 and the first of its kind in India.For nature lovers, the Crocodile Bank, founded by an American Zoologist, Romus Whittaker, is 15km(9 miles) south of the village. It includes a snake farm and a co-operative of Irulas, a community of rat-catchers.
Cholamandal Village
(044)492 6092 - daily
Crocodile Bank
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