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Fast Facts of Dakshinachitra in Chennai: Address: The Director (Tourism)
DakshinaChitra
Madras Craft Foundation
G3, 6 Urur Olcott Road
Besant Nagar
Chennai - 600090 Telephone Number: 091-44-4918943 E-mail: mcf@mcraft.sprintrpg.ems.vsnl.net.in Opening Hours: 10am to 6pm Closed: Tuesdays Dakshinachitra in Chennai is a major attraction of the city. It recreates the true 19th century tradition of South India. DakshinaChitra in Chennai is an ideal haven for holiday-makers. Ancient traditional buildings of Kerala and Tamilnadu have been revived and placed in this setting. Works of traditional craftsmen and performances by artists can be seen on the streets, homes and workshops amidst the aesthetic environs. Features of Dakshinachitra in Chennai: - An enchanting carved wooden doorway of a century old merchant house from Chettinad entices you to get in.
- - This Chettinad House is an enormous structure and is built on the lines of Vastrushastra. You can delve into the intricacies of Tamil culture here.
- You can enjoy relaxing moments with specialty South Indian cuisines and tea, coffee and cold drinks.
- You can also see the MGM center opposite Dakshinachitra.
- The 150-year-old agriculturist house from the fertile delta region of Thanjavur is another must see destination. It features a huge granary for storing grains.
- You can catch amazing sights of fine pottery being made at the potter's house.
- The thatch houses of basket weavers and the holy shrine of Ayyanar, the protector of the entire region are other draws for tourists.
- The weaver's house of Kanchipuram, the silk town of Tamil Nadu, attracts tourists with colorful displays of textiles and heavy gold threaded saris.
- Special craft demonstrations are organized with prior notice.
- Open air-theater and gift shop are major attractions of DakshinaChitra. Exhibitions take place around the months of January and February.
- It showcases Indian heritage through folk performances and craft workshops.
How to reach DakshinaChitra in Chennai:
DakshinaChitra is accessible both by car and bus. The city buses depart every twenty minutes from Parry's Corner and every ten minutes from Poonamalee. It takes about an hour from Poonamalee and K.K. Nagar and about forty-five minutes from Parry's Corner to reach DakshinaChitra by bus.
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