Architecture

Mansions
Chettinad is rich in cultural heritage, art and architecture, and is well known for its houses, embellished with marble and Burma teak, wide courtyards, spacious rooms, and for its 18th century mansions. Local legend has it that their walls used to be polished with a paste made out of eggwhites to give a smooth texture. Architectural wonder samples are lined below:

Chettinad wooden architecture: Pillar design

Aayiram jannal veedu : A house with thousand windows Aayiram jannal veedu, Karaikudi

Chettinad architectural door Chettinad architectural door

Chettinad architectural door – wooden patterns carved Chettinad architectural door – wooden patterns

Naduvasal : The main courtyard Naduvasal : The main courtyard

Typical street in Karaikudi Chettinad mansions, Karaikudi