Kanchi Kudil, Kanchipuram
Kanchi
Kudil was born of a desire to turn ancestral property into a place of tourist
interest, that tourists may get a feel of the life as lived in a historic place
as Kanchipuram. While temples and monuments index the cultural life of a city,
the real soul of a place is to be found in its people and their homes. It
is located at Sangeetha Vidwan Nainar Pillai Street (Old Putheri
Street) Kancheepuram. The Tourist gets a feel of the classical
living of life in a historic place like Kancheepuram. Craft
exhibition and live demo by artisans are arranged during peak tour seasons
to attract overseas tourists.
This is
a 90-year-old house, authentic in old-style architecture and functionality. It
affords a glimpse of the life of an agricultural family in a small town - the
master's room, room for the women and children, room for the gods, open-to-sky
courtyards, Verandahs, the backyard with agricultural implements. Added
features are descriptions on the history of Kanchipuram and its temples,
traditional music as backdrop and a stock of exquisite handicrafts for the
tourist to buy. Another striking feature of old houses in South India is
this Kolam. It is a decorative painting, often done in front of the houses
and in few cases, also within the houses.
Craft
exhibition and live demonstrations by craftsmen and artisans will be arranged
during peak tour seasons. Tourists can shop handicrafts and can try hygienically
prepared South Indian dry snacks. At the rear end of the house is located a modern
block of toilets for men and women, maintained absolutely clean to five star
standards, and enough to cater to coachloads of tourists at a time.
Contact
Kanchi
Kudil,
53A,
Sangeetha Vidwan Nainar Pillai Street (Old Putheri Street),
Kanchipuram,
Tamilnadu
Phone: +91 – 44 –
27227680
