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Karaikudi

Karaikudi is the largest town in the Chettinad region of Sivagangai district in Tamil Nadu. So it is popularly considered as the capital of Chettinad. This quiet little town is now declared a 'Heritage Town' by the Government of India. Palatial homes, sumptuous cuisine, and intricate wood carvings are some of the things that make this chettinad culture special. The Chettinad region is a perfect destination for architecture lovers, history buffs, cultural connoisseurs, and foodies.

Sri Muthumari Amman Temple
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Karaikudi Palace
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Adhangudi Palace
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Adhangudi Palace
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Athangudi Palace

Athangudi Palace is a heritage mansion in Chettinad. It displays the best of the typical features of a chettiar home: open courtyards, elaborate verandahs, and a gorgeous amalgamation of European and Indian architecture. This palace is built with high-quality Indian marble, Burma teak, stained glass, a fusion of color and ornate wrought iron, and woodworks with handmade Athangudi tiles, which are also globally known for their myriad of colors and geometric patterns. This stunning mansion has been a location for many Indian films.

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Pillayarpatti Temple

Karpaga Vinayagar Temple is one of the oldest cave temple in Tamil Nadu and is situated at Pillayarpatti. Here, Lord Vinayagar appears with two hands, unlike in More Places, where he is seen with four hands. The six-feet presiding deity is called karpaga vinayagar (valampuri posture). Over 15 inscriptions are found in the temple.

Pillayarpatti Temple
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Pillayarpatti Temple
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Kundrakudi Murugan Temple
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Kundrakudi Murugan Temple
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Kundrakudi Murugan Temple

Kundrakudi Murugan Temple is one of the important temple of Lord Murugan. The temple is situated on a small hill with a few hundred steps. The history of the temple dates back more than 1200 years. It could have been constructed and maintained by the Pandya Kings. At the foot hills is a cave temple dedicated to Shiva with a 5-tiered gopuram. There are three caves here. The first houses a shivalingam. One of the walls bears a sculptured image of a Vishnu, while the other bears an image of Linga Purnadeva, being worshipped by Bramma, with a swan above him and a four-headed vishnu bearing a sangu (conch) and chakra.

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