DakshinaChitra , Chennai
About DakshinaChitra
DakshinaChitra is a living museum for art, architecture, lifestyle, crafts, and performing arts of South India. Located in the East Coast Road 25 kms away from the Chennai city, this cultural space is the home to heritage houses, recreated streetscapes, exhibitions, and village artisans all in an authentic ambience. Folk performances, craft promotions play an important role here. True to its name, which means a picture of the south, this center brings together four states of the southern India under one roof with all its cultural traditions intact. A great educational site for adults and kids, enjoy the performances and get your hands dirty learning various traditional crafts.
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Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu
0 km from DakshinaChitra - See map
Sriperumbudur a town in Kancheepuram District is the birthplace of Saint Ramanuja has a Vigraha i.e. idol made of the five metals installed in a...
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Breezy Beach, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
2.8 km from DakshinaChitra - See map
Breezy Beach also known as Thiruvanmiyur Beach is located in the neighborhood of Valmiki nagar in Chennai. This beach is less popular and less...
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Cholamandal Artists' Village, Tamil Nadu
4.7 km from DakshinaChitra - See map
Established in 1977, Cholamandal Artists Village is the largest congregation of artists in India. The works of the artists added modernism to the...
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VGP Universal Kingdom, Tamil Nadu
5.1 km from DakshinaChitra - See map
The VGP Universal Kingdom which is located on the East Coast of Chennai is constructed using the fairy tale theme of Chola Dynasty. The park was...
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Golden Beach, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
6 km from DakshinaChitra - See map
Out of the several beaches which Chennai houses, Golden Beach is the most visited tourist attraction in the region. Golden Beach amalgamate to...
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Besant Nagar Beach (Elliot's Beach), Tamil Nadu
6 km from DakshinaChitra - See map
Besant Nagar Beach or Elliot's Beach is one of the cleanest beach in Chennai is located towards south of Marina Beach. Sitting up on golden sand...
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The Theosophical Society, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
7.1 km from DakshinaChitra - See map
Theosophical Society Adyar, Chennai founded in 1875 is an eco spot in Chennai which lies on the south bank of Adyar river. Huddleston Gardens is...
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Anna Centenary Library, Tamil Nadu
8.2 km from DakshinaChitra - See map
Anna Centenary Library is the largest of its kind in Asia. Sprawling across 8 acres of land, the library was named after former chief minister of...
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Little Mount Church, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
9.4 km from DakshinaChitra - See map
Little Mount Church, also known as St. Thomas Mount is a holy shrine which is the resting place of St. Thomas the Apostle. The church is located...
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Guindy National Park, Tamil Nadu
9.6 km from DakshinaChitra - See map
The Guindy National Park located in Chennai provides natural bliss admits urban civilization. The park covers an area of 2.82 sq. km has been...
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Mylapore, Tamil Nadu
9.6 km from DakshinaChitra - See map
Mylapore otherwise known as Thirumayilai is the oldest residential area in Chennai. As per historical fact, Mylapore is termed as birthplace of...
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Kapaleeshwar Temple, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
9.7 km from DakshinaChitra - See map
The oldest and most sacred religious spot in Chennai is none other than the Kapaleeshwar Temple. It is a 7thc century, popular Dravidian temple...
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