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It is a unique Heritage
village situated at Muttukadu on the new
Mammallapuram Coastal Road, 20 Km from Chennai. It
offers the visitor an unforgettable and authentic
insight into the lifestyles of the diverse people
of South India.
The Arts and Crafts
village, Dakshinachitra narrate the story of the
South Indian Culture. The Tamil history, language
and way of life can be experienced with a guided
tour. Architecture of the past 200 years is
represented in the real rural setting. Every house
is typical of its own professional group. Traders,
potters, weavers, and others working in the
traditional way make exquisite pottery, baskets, and
carved stone items, some of which are for sale. The
center is now developed to include the cultural
replicas from all four states of South India. The
folk and classical dance performances can be seen
here. For a arranged tour you can contact : The
Madras craft Foundation, G3, 6 Urur Olcott Road,
Besant Nagar, Madras 603112.
Visit :
Monday and Wednesday to Friday.
Time 09:45 to 18:00, Saturday and Sunday time 10:00 to
18:00.
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