Dakshinachitra
Crew - Venkatesh, Nukala and Madhu's family
Dated - 29th Sep 2019
Dakshinachitra is one in my list for so long, finally it happens to visit the place.
Dakshinachitra is a place where group of different culture houses was there in those times. With the help of Madras Craft Foundation(MCF), the 10 acres land is allotted for Dakshinachitra by Government of Tamil Nadu and the same houses were re-constructed with the permission of house owners.
Dakshinachithra, Muttukadu:
The order of visit is given in the map(they provide while you buy the tickets) by giving numbering.
Tamil Nadu
Kerala
Andhra Pradesh
Orientation Hall
We reached Dakshinachitra at around 3.30 PM. First, we visited the Tamil Nadu chettiyars, how the houses were there in those days. Then Hindu Agriculturist and then Ambur and brahmin houses. Then we visited the Kerala Kottayum Christian houses, manavu houses. Later, we visited Andhra Pradesh Ikkat house and chuttillu.
Due to less time, we missed few more, but covered all the houses.
This will be good, if the present generation kids have not seen her grand-grandfather/grandmother houses. Since, 80's and 90's kids were already know, this will helpful for the 20th generation kids.
Facts I came to know after visiting Dakshinachitra:
1. Kalamkari desinging is famous in Kalahasthi & Pedana.
2. The Tree of life is famous design in the Kalamkari style.
3. Dubashes - mediators who know both languages for trading plays a mojr role in exports.
4. Dubashes - means Du/Dho - two and bashe - basha, language
5. Textile centers present in India are Kalahasthi, Pedana, Machilipatnam, Pulicat, Madras(St Thome), Pondicherry, Nagapattinam, Thanjavur, Madurai.
6. Due to the abundance of wood and absence of other building materials in south kerala through most of the 19th century, gave rise to total dependence on the wood for construction.
7. Kerala dressing - The fabric never cut, stitched, gathered or pushed into unnatural shapes. The only appearal for both men and women is munde, tied at the waist. Neriyathu - will wear while going outside.
8. Four stages of man's life
Dated - 29th Sep 2019
Dakshinachitra is one in my list for so long, finally it happens to visit the place.
Dakshinachitra is a place where group of different culture houses was there in those times. With the help of Madras Craft Foundation(MCF), the 10 acres land is allotted for Dakshinachitra by Government of Tamil Nadu and the same houses were re-constructed with the permission of house owners.
Dakshinachithra, Muttukadu:
Timings : 10:00 AM to 7 PM
Ticket Fare : INR 130
How to Reach: Buses available from Shollinganallur/Thiruvanmiyur.
Best time to Visit: Anytime
Duration: 4-5 hours
Highlights: Performing folk arts.
Website: https://www.dakshinachitra.net/
Ticket Fare : INR 130
How to Reach: Buses available from Shollinganallur/Thiruvanmiyur.
Best time to Visit: Anytime
Duration: 4-5 hours
Highlights: Performing folk arts.
Website: https://www.dakshinachitra.net/
The order of visit is given in the map(they provide while you buy the tickets) by giving numbering.
Tamil Nadu
Kerala
Andhra Pradesh
Orientation Hall
We reached Dakshinachitra at around 3.30 PM. First, we visited the Tamil Nadu chettiyars, how the houses were there in those days. Then Hindu Agriculturist and then Ambur and brahmin houses. Then we visited the Kerala Kottayum Christian houses, manavu houses. Later, we visited Andhra Pradesh Ikkat house and chuttillu.
Due to less time, we missed few more, but covered all the houses.
This will be good, if the present generation kids have not seen her grand-grandfather/grandmother houses. Since, 80's and 90's kids were already know, this will helpful for the 20th generation kids.
Facts I came to know after visiting Dakshinachitra:
1. Kalamkari desinging is famous in Kalahasthi & Pedana.
2. The Tree of life is famous design in the Kalamkari style.
3. Dubashes - mediators who know both languages for trading plays a mojr role in exports.
4. Dubashes - means Du/Dho - two and bashe - basha, language
5. Textile centers present in India are Kalahasthi, Pedana, Machilipatnam, Pulicat, Madras(St Thome), Pondicherry, Nagapattinam, Thanjavur, Madurai.
6. Due to the abundance of wood and absence of other building materials in south kerala through most of the 19th century, gave rise to total dependence on the wood for construction.
7. Kerala dressing - The fabric never cut, stitched, gathered or pushed into unnatural shapes. The only appearal for both men and women is munde, tied at the waist. Neriyathu - will wear while going outside.
8. Four stages of man's life
- a. The Student(Brahmachari)
- b. The householder(Gruhastha)
- c. The dweller in the forest(Vanaprastha)
- d. Sanyasi
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