Chettinad Tourism

Chettinad is a wonderful small town which has the remnants of its glorious past. Chettinad is famous for its houses and buildings. Chettinad is the homeland of Natukottai Chettiar also known as the Nagarathars. The Chettiars who are the residents of Chettinad are considered to be the pioneers of banking. Legends say that the Pandyan King of 13th century invited the people of Chettinad to stay here in the. They were a big business community which gave the city the name of Chettinad.

Kamban Mani Mandapam : This edifice was constructed in honor of late Tamil poet Kavi Chakravarthy Kamban and many literary programs are conducted here annually.

Kaviarsar Kannadhasan Mani Mandapam : It has a museum with a stunning collection of artifacts including traditional jewelry, attires, huge copper vats and grain bins.

Periya Minor's Veedu : Replete with a Spanish tiled roof, Italian floor tiles and carved teak pillars, this impressive mansion simples awes it visitors.

Sri Meenakshi Sundaeswarar Temple : This temple in Devakottai is renowned for the 108 statues of Vinayak.

Athangudi : You can learn the art of making and drying handmade patterned terracotta tiles by visiting a tile factory in Athangudi.