Dakshin Chitra is a famous heritage centre near Chennai.
It is located on the way to Mahabalipuram
on the East Coast Road. It is about 30 mnts
from Chennai and there are frequent bus
services on this route. A visit to Dakshin
Chitra is highly informative and enjoyable.
The architectural and cultural heritages
of the South Indian states are showcased
here. The architectural features of each
state, the typical homes of each region
of South India have been built here and
they serve as folk museums. The recreated
and remodeled building of the past proves
to be very attractive and informative
to today’s generation.
The kinds of buildings that can be seen
now include an agricultural house, a large
granary, a potter’s house, a typical
house of the Kanchipuram weaver with the
loom, a Brahmin house, thatched huts and
so on . The typical Kerala house belonging
to different religions, have been remodeled.
It is a very special feeling to look back
at the way of living of our forefathers.
Dakhsin Chitra also offers cultural programs
periodically, in its amphitheatre and
great artistes perform here to enthralled
audiences. There is an eatery here and
ls a curio shop with a collection of beautiful
curios. Puppet shows and other folk art
are presented to make the trip an enjoyable
one.
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